{"product_id":"abcam-ab157211","title":"Abcam, ab157211, Anti-PIGS antibody [EPR11275(B)]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PIGS antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR11275(B),\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nPIGS also known as Phosphatidylinositol Glycan Anchor Biosynthesis Class S is a protein involved in the biosynthesis of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchors. It is a component of the GPI transamidase complex which plays an important role in attaching GPI anchors to proteins. PIGS has a molecular mass of approximately 99 kDa and is predominantly expressed in the endoplasmic reticulum. This protein ensures the proper anchoring of GPI-anchored proteins to the membrane which is essential for their function.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe GPI anchor system is critical for membrane protein localization and function. PIGS is an integral part of a multimeric enzyme complex within the endoplasmic reticulum that facilitates the attachment of GPI anchors to proteins. This process affects various cellular mechanisms including signal transduction and cell adhesion. Proper function of PIGS and its associated complex is necessary for maintaining the stability and activity of GPI-anchored proteins.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nThe role of PIGS is important in the GPI-anchor biosynthesis pathway. This pathway involves a series of reactions that result in the addition of a GPI anchor to proteins facilitating their sorting and targeting to specific cellular locations. PIGS is part of this pathway along with other proteins like GPAA1 and PIGT which work together in the GPI transamidase complex to attach newly synthesized GPI anchors to proteins.\u003cbr\u003e\nMalfunction of PIGS or disruptions in GPI anchor biosynthesis can lead to health issues such as paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and hyperphosphatasia with mental retardation syndrome (HPMRS). In PNH defects in GPI-anchor synthesis lead to increased sensitivity of red blood cells to complement-mediated lysis. PIGS interacts with proteins such as CD59 and DAF which rely on GPI anchors to inhibit complement pathway activation and ensure cell protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855727939753,"sku":"ab157211","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab157211","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}