Abcam, ab65136, Anti-MASPIN antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal MASPIN antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human SERPINB5.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human SERPINB5. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P36952

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MASPIN also known as SERPINB5 is a non-inhibitory serine protease inhibitor with a mass of approximately 42 kDa. It functions mechanically to regulate cell adhesion migration apoptosis and angiogenesis. MASPIN localizes mainly in the cytoplasm and nucleus and expresses predominantly in epithelial cells including those in the mammary gland prostate and keratinocytes in the skin. It acts as a tumor suppressor and researchers often use immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study its expression patterns in various tissues.
Biological function summary
MASPIN influences apoptosis and cell motility playing a critical role in tumor suppression. It does not form part of a complex but interacts directly with extracellular matrix components. MASPIN can inhibit angiogenesis by reducing the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells. Scientists have noted its role in maintaining normal cell architecture and inhibiting tumor cell invasion.
Pathways
Researchers place MASPIN in important signaling networks impacting cancer progression and metastasis. It participates in the PI3K/AKT pathway thereby influencing cell growth and survival. MASPIN also intersects with TGF-β signaling and related proteins like SMAD which mediate growth arrest and apoptosis. By altering these pathways MASPIN helps modulate responses to cellular stress and inhibit lethal growth in cancer cells.
MASPIN often associates with breast and prostate cancers. Its expression inversely correlates with tumor progression suggesting a protective role. MASPIN's interaction with proteins like p53 highlights its contribution to tumor suppression. Abnormal MASPIN presence links to aggressive disease phenotypes making it a potential biomarker for prognostic evaluation in oncology.