Abcam, ab246713, PE Anti-GSDMD antibody [EPR20859]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GSDMD antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 3 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20859,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:PE,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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:
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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, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% 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-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
GSDMD also known as gasdermin D is a protein known for its role in pyroptosis a form of programmed cell death. Its molecular weight is approximately 53 kDa. Mechanically GSDMD operates by forming pores in cell membranes. These pores disrupt cellular homeostasis and eventually lead to cell lysis. GSDMD is mainly expressed in immune cells including macrophages and neutrophils. Researchers frequently use GSDMD Western blot and GSDMD ELISA for its detection and quantification in various studies.
Biological function summary
Gasdermin D functions in the execution of immune responses against infections. It acts as an effector molecule that participates directly in pyroptosis by disrupting mitochondrial membranes. GSDMD operates as part of a larger inflammasome complex initiated by inflammatory signals. The inflammasome activates inflammatory caspases that cleave GSDMD enabling its active form to execute pyroptosis. This process releases cytokines like IL-1β enhancing the inflammatory response.
Pathways
GSDMD is important in the pyroptosis pathway initiated by the inflammasome. This process involves Caspase-1 a protease responsible for cleaving pro-inflammatory cytokines and initiating pyroptosis. Another significant pathway includes NLRP3 inflammasome which acts upstream to activate Caspase-1 and subsequently GSDMD establishing the overall inflammatory response in the innate immune system. Through these pathways GSDMD interacts closely with proteins like IL-18 an essential inflammatory mediator.
Gasdermin D has links to inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and sepsis. In rheumatoid arthritis the excessive activation of GSDMD leads to chronic joint inflammation mediated by activated immune cells. In sepsis over-activation of the pyroptosis pathway may cause severe systemic inflammation driven by GSDMD activity exacerbating cytokine release. Connections exist between GSDMD and other proteins such as Caspase-11 which can also initiate GSDMD cleavage independently and has roles in non-canonical inflammasome pathways influencing these conditions.