Abcam, ab278086, Anti-Calcium-independent Phospholipase A2/PLA2G6 antibody [EPR23994-103] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Calcium-independent Phospholipase A2/PLA2G6 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23994-103,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:IHC-P, 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:
ab278086 is the carrier-free version of
ab259950
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, 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.
The protein Calcium-independent Phospholipase A2 also known as iPLA2 or PLA2G6 is an important enzyme involved in phospholipid metabolism. This enzyme exhibits a catalytic function that does not require calcium for activation which distinguishes it from other members of the phospholipase A2 family. It possesses a molecular weight of approximately 85 kDa. This protein mainly expresses in cytosolic compartments within several tissues including the heart brain and pancreas playing a diverse role in cellular activities.
Biological function summary
The protein catalyzes the hydrolysis of ester bonds within phospholipids releasing free fatty acids and lysophospholipids. This enzyme does not operate as part of a larger complex but functions independently within the cell membrane and metabolic pathways. By regulating phospholipid turnover and remodeling the protein plays a vital role in membrane homeostasis and signaling. This remodeling contributes to cell survival and apoptosis depending on cellular needs and conditions.
Pathways
This enzyme interacts with lipid signaling and metabolism in central biological processes. It plays a significant role in the glycerophospholipid and arachidonic acid pathways. In these pathways iPLA2 is closely related to cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase enzymes which convert arachidonic acid into prostaglandins and leukotrienes leading to the mediation of inflammation and other signaling pathways. This interaction emphasizes the enzyme's importance in both normal physiology and pathophysiological conditions.
Mutations or altered activities of iPLA2 have associations with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy. In these disorders mitochondrial dysfunction often linked with proteins like alpha-synuclein becomes prevalent demonstrating the enzyme's influence on apoptosis and oxidative stress. Furthermore iPLA2 mutations may lead to cardiomyopathy where its function overlaps with creatine kinase and enzymes involved in energy metabolism indicating a broader impact on cardiac health.