{"product_id":"abcam-ab248589","title":"Abcam, ab248589, Anti-Cathepsin L\/V\/K\/H antibody [EPR8011] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Cathepsin L\/MEP antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC\/IF, ELISA, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, Synthetic peptide - Human, Recombinant fragment - Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR8011,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), ELISA, IHC-P, ICC\/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nab248589 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab133641\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nCathepsins L V K and H are essential cysteine proteases that serve important functions in protein catabolism. These proteases participate in proteolytic processes by digesting proteins into shorter peptides and amino acids. Cathepsin L also known as CTSL typically has a molecular mass of about 25-35 kDa and is expressed in various tissues such as the liver spleen and placenta. Cathepsin K plays a similar role in bone resorption and is highly expressed in osteoclasts. Cathepsin V and Cathepsin H meanwhile have distinct tissue distributions with cathepsin V often found in the thymus and testis whereas cathepsin H's expression spans across different cell types contributing a vast array of biological functions.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nCathepsins regulate cellular homeostasis and modulate various physiological processes. These proteases perform their functions within the lysosomal compartment although they can also participate in extracellular matrix remodeling and other non-lysosomal roles. Cathepsin K for example is part of the cathepsin protein family and aids in degrading collagen therefore playing a pivotal role in bone turnover and resorption. Cathepsins can act independently or in some cases are part of larger enzyme complexes enhancing their proteolytic activity to handle different substrates driven by the physiological demand.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nCathepsins key in the lysosomal degradation pathway and influence other signaling cascades like the apoptotic pathway. The regulation of these pathways often involves interactions with other proteins such as pro-apoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family facilitating cell death under certain conditions. Cathepsin L contributes to the antigen processing pathway linking it to the immune response. Cathepsin K on the other hand acts closely with structural proteins like collagen in the bone metabolism pathway highlighting its significance in skeletal development and maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\nAltered cathepsin activity closely associates with conditions like osteoporosis and cancer. Cathepsin K upregulation can lead to excessive bone degradation seen in osteoporosis while aberrant cathepsin L expression relates to cancer progression and metastasis due to its role in degrading extracellular matrix components facilitating tumor invasion. In osteoporosis interactions with matrix metalloproteinases further enhance bone matrix breakdown exacerbating disease symptoms. In cancer the relationship between cathepsin L and the urokinase-type plasminogen activator system highlights its role in promoting malignancy and suggests potential therapeutic targets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46856227881129,"sku":"ab248589","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab248589","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}