Abcam, ab252581, Anti-Alkaline Phosphatase antibody [EPR20428-147] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PPBI antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, sELISA and reacts with Human, Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20428-147,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse,
Applications:IHC-P, WB, sELISASee 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:
ab252581 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Human ALPL. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture: ab252581, Human ALPL Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector:
ab252640
, Human ALPL Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 1.09 - 70 ng/ml.
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.
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Alkaline Phosphatase also known as ALP or ALKPHOS is an enzyme that removes phosphate groups from various molecules like nucleotides and proteins. This enzymatic activity requires alkaline conditions with a pH optimum around 8–10. ALP is anchored to the cell membrane and exists in several isoforms each with a mass around 57-70 kDa. Different tissues express specific isoforms such as bone liver kidney and placenta. Osteoblasts for example show high levels of alkaline phosphatase expression often detected by techniques like ALP staining or alkaline phosphatase staining.
Biological function summary
Alkaline phosphatase plays important roles in dephosphorylation processes. Particularly in bone it is associated with osteoblast activity where it is important for bone mineralization. The enzyme is not known to be part of a large protein complex but its activity aids in the conversion of inorganic pyrophosphate into phosphate which promotes the deposition of calcium phosphate in bone. ALP staining and ALP staining osteoblast can be used in laboratory settings for studying the mineralization and function of osteoblasts.
Pathways
Alkaline phosphatase is key in the regulation of the phosphate group levels within the organism particularly in the bone mineralization process. It participates in the vitamin D metabolic pathway which influences calcium and phosphorus homeostasis. Its function has a dynamic relationship with proteins like NPP1 which regulates levels of inorganic pyrophosphate acting counter to alkaline phosphatase's phosphate-producing activity.
Defects in alkaline phosphatase activity are linked to conditions like hypophosphatasia and hyperphosphatasia where mineralization processes are disrupted. In hypophosphatasia decreased ALP activity leads to improper bone formation due to accumulation of inorganic pyrophosphate. This interaction is notable alongside proteins such as tissular nonspecific alkaline phosphatase. On the other hand elevated ALP levels often indicate liver or bone disease pathology where increased enzyme levels reflect altered tissue turnover.