Abcam, ab172477, Anti-Calmegin antibody [EPR11832-11]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Calmegin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Common marmoset, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR11832-11,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human, Common marmoset,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, IP, 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:
Patented technology
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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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-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 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.
Calmegin also known as CLGN is a protein involved in chaperone activity during spermatogenesis. It has a mass of approximately 65 kDa and is predominantly expressed in the testis. More specifically Calmegin is found in germ cells where it plays a role in the development and maturation of sperm. The protein ensures proper protein folding and stabilization of other proteins during sperm development.
Biological function summary
Calmegin acts as part of a complex necessary for sperm fertility and function. This protein is critical in processing and assembling the molecules required for spermatogenesis. By interacting with other chaperones Calmegin helps to regulate the endoplasmic reticulum's function in germ cells ensuring that proteins reach their target destinations correctly and are folded properly. When functioning as intended these processes facilitate normal sperm development.
Pathways
Calmegin operates within pathways critical to reproductive biology. It is closely tied to the unfolded protein response pathway which maintains protein homeostasis in cells. Additionally it works in concert with proteins like Calnexin in processes that manage protein maturation in the endoplasmic reticulum. All these interactions highlight Calmegin's role in effective protein management during germ cell development affecting male fertility.
Improper function of Calmegin can link to male infertility. Deficiencies or mutations in Calmegin can interfere with spermatogenesis leading to decreased sperm quality or quantity. The protein is also associated with Calreticulin in regulatory functions and abnormalities in these proteins can further impact reproductive health negatively making them critical targets for studies related to infertility treatments.