Abcam, ab281267, Anti-PDGF AA antibody [EPR23816-8] - BSA and Azide free (Capture)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PDGF-AA antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23816-8,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications: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:
ab281267 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Human PDGFA. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture: ab281267, Human PDGFA Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector:
ab281117
, Human PDGFA Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 39.5 - 5000 pg/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.
Platelet-derived growth factor AA or PDGF-AA is a member of the PDGF protein family which is involved in various cellular processes. The PDGF-AA protein has a molecular mass of approximately 24 kDa. It is expressed in a wide range of tissues including fibroblasts smooth muscle cells and neurons. The protein is considered a homodimer composed of two A chains and it plays an important role in cell signaling by binding to PDGF receptors on the surface of target cells.
Biological function summary
PDGF-AA influences cell proliferation migration and differentiation. It acts as a mitogen especially for mesenchymal cells such as fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. PDGF-AA is often part of a signaling complex where it activates PDGF receptor-alpha (PDGFR-α) leading to autophosphorylation and subsequent activation of downstream effectors. This strengthens tissue development and wound healing processes.
Pathways
PDGF-AA integrates into critical signaling pathways like the PI3K/AKT pathway and the MAPK/ERK pathway. These pathways regulate cell growth and survival. PDGF-AA binds specifically to PDGFR-α which shares importance with other PDGF isoforms such as PDGF-BB in orchestrating cellular responses through similar pathways thereby ensuring precise physiological outcomes.
PDGF-AA is implicated in conditions like cancer and fibrosis. Aberrant signaling involving PDGF-AA can lead to unchecked cell proliferation contributing to tumorigenesis. Similarly PDGF-AA is connected to fibrotic diseases where excessive tissue scarring occurs due to overactive fibroblast stimulation. PDGF-BB another member of the PDGF protein family often gets studied alongside PDGF-AA for their combined roles in these pathological states.