Abcam, ab250934, Anti-Kallistatin/PI-4 antibody [EPR15310] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Kallistatin/PI-4 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR15310,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab250934 is the carrier-free version of
ab187656
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our 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.
Use our
conjugation kits
for 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.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Kallistatin also known as PI-4 is a serine proteinase inhibitor with a mass of approximately 52 kDa. You find it mainly in the liver as part of the serpin superfamily. This protein acts mechanically by inhibiting the tissue kallikrein-kinin system which involves proteolytic processes that regulate vascular homeostasis and blood pressure. In addition to the liver kallistatin is expressed in endothelial cells and various human tissues.
Biological function summary
Kallistatin participates in inhibiting angiogenesis and inflammation impacting cellular behavior and responses. As a serpin it functions uniquely in forming stable complexes with target enzymes like tissue kallikrein. Through this mechanism kallistatin contributes to maintaining vascular integrity and preventing excessive vascular growth or inflammation that could lead to pathology.
Pathways
The inhibitory effects of kallistatin integrate into the kallikrein-kinin system and the renin-angiotensin system. In the kallikrein-kinin system kallistatin regulates processes involving vascular tone and fluid balance. It interacts with proteins such as bradykinin mediating inflammatory responses and endothelial cell function through these key pathways.
Researchers link kallistatin with conditions like hypertension and cancer. Its role in inhibiting angiogenesis and inflammation helps understand its protective effects against tumor growth and metastasis. In hypertension kallistatin's relationship with the renin-angiotensin system connects it to other proteins like angiotensin II influencing blood pressure regulation and vascular health.