Abcam, ab28237, Anti-Calpain small subunit 1 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal Calpain small subunit 1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 8 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human CAPNS1.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human CAPNS1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P04632,
Specificity:ab28237 binds to calpain S-1, does not cross react with the other calpain family members (calpain S-2, calpain-1, calpain-2, calpain-3, etc.).

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Calpain small subunit 1 also known as CSS1 or CAPNS1 is a small protein with a molecular mass of approximately 28 kDa. CSS1 forms an essential part of the calpain protease system which includes both the catalytic large and regulatory small subunits. CSS1 is important for the stability and function of the calpain holoenzyme. It expresses in various tissues including brain muscle and kidney suggesting its widespread functional role in cellular processes.
Biological function summary
Several cellular processes involve the calpain protease system to which Calpain small subunit 1 belongs. CSS1 acts by regulating the proteolytic activity of calpain an enzyme complex critical for cellular signaling cytoskeletal remodeling and apoptosis. The small subunit plays an important role within the calpain complex facilitating the proper folding and activation of the catalytic subunit. This process ensures that calpain conforms to appropriate physiological conditions to exert its regulatory functions.
Pathways
The involvement of Calpain small subunit 1 in intracellular signaling pathways is significant. CSS1 plays a role in the calcium-dependent proteolytic pathway helping modulate the activity of proteins such as calpastatin the endogenous inhibitor of calpains. Calpain activity impacts many pathways including the cell cycle and apoptotic pathways. Through these pathways CSS1 contributes to cell proliferation differentiation and programmed cell death highlighting its multifunctional role in cellular homeostasis.
Calpain small subunit 1 has a notable association with certain pathological conditions. Dysregulation of calpain activity due to alterations in CSS1 can contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and muscular disorders such as limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. In Alzheimer's disease abnormal calpain activation affects tau protein processing linking CSS1 indirectly with tau-related pathologies. Moreover in muscular disorders calpain plays a role in muscle fiber degradation and repair where anomalies in CSS1 may impair muscle integrity and function.