{"product_id":"abcam-ab227991","title":"Abcam, ab227991, Anti-5 Lipoxygenase\/5-LO antibody [EP6072(2)] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal 5 Lipoxygenase\/5-LO antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC\/IF, IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EP6072(2),\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Rat, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IHC-P, WB, ICC\/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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\nab227991 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab169755\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\n5-Lipoxygenase also known as 5-LO or 5-LOX is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of arachidonic acid to produce leukotrienes which are signaling molecules in the body. 5-LOX has a molecular weight of approximately 78 kDa. It is mainly expressed in leukocytes like macrophages neutrophils and mast cells. This enzyme plays an important role in the inflammatory response and the regulation of immune functions in these cells.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe activity of 5-Lipoxygenase contributes to the production of leukotrienes which are pivotal in mediating inflammatory and allergic responses. This enzyme operates alone but it often interacts with 5-LOX-activating protein (FLAP) to facilitate the synthesis of leukotrienes efficiently. These interactions suggest that 5-LOX has a significant role in cellular processes related to inflammation and immune reactions.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\n5-Lipoxygenase is integral to the arachidonic acid metabolic pathway initiating the biosynthesis of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid. This pathway also involves other enzymes like phospholipase A2 which releases arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids and cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX) which convert arachidonic acid into prostaglandins. The end products of this pathway including leukotrienes manage and resolve inflammation and immune responses illustrating the collaborative effort between these enzymes.\u003cbr\u003e\n5-Lipoxygenase is significantly linked to inflammatory diseases such as asthma and atherosclerosis. In asthma the overproduction of leukotrienes due to enhanced 5-LOX activity results in bronchoconstriction and inflammation of the airways. In atherosclerosis leukotrienes contribute to the development and progression of plaques driving chronic inflammation in the vascular system. Additionally through its pathway its activity relates closely to cyclooxygenase enzymes showing its importance in disease mechanisms targeted by anti-inflammatory therapies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860401049769,"sku":"ab227991","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab227991","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}