Abcam, ab248589, Anti-Cathepsin L/V/K/H antibody [EPR8011] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Cathepsin L/MEP antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, ELISA, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, Synthetic peptide - Human, Recombinant fragment - Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR8011,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), ELISA, IHC-P, ICC/IFSee 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:
ab248589 is the carrier-free version of
ab133641
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our 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.
Use our
conjugation kits
for 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.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Cathepsins L V K and H are essential cysteine proteases that serve important functions in protein catabolism. These proteases participate in proteolytic processes by digesting proteins into shorter peptides and amino acids. Cathepsin L also known as CTSL typically has a molecular mass of about 25-35 kDa and is expressed in various tissues such as the liver spleen and placenta. Cathepsin K plays a similar role in bone resorption and is highly expressed in osteoclasts. Cathepsin V and Cathepsin H meanwhile have distinct tissue distributions with cathepsin V often found in the thymus and testis whereas cathepsin H's expression spans across different cell types contributing a vast array of biological functions.
Biological function summary
Cathepsins regulate cellular homeostasis and modulate various physiological processes. These proteases perform their functions within the lysosomal compartment although they can also participate in extracellular matrix remodeling and other non-lysosomal roles. Cathepsin K for example is part of the cathepsin protein family and aids in degrading collagen therefore playing a pivotal role in bone turnover and resorption. Cathepsins can act independently or in some cases are part of larger enzyme complexes enhancing their proteolytic activity to handle different substrates driven by the physiological demand.
Pathways
Cathepsins key in the lysosomal degradation pathway and influence other signaling cascades like the apoptotic pathway. The regulation of these pathways often involves interactions with other proteins such as pro-apoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family facilitating cell death under certain conditions. Cathepsin L contributes to the antigen processing pathway linking it to the immune response. Cathepsin K on the other hand acts closely with structural proteins like collagen in the bone metabolism pathway highlighting its significance in skeletal development and maintenance.
Altered cathepsin activity closely associates with conditions like osteoporosis and cancer. Cathepsin K upregulation can lead to excessive bone degradation seen in osteoporosis while aberrant cathepsin L expression relates to cancer progression and metastasis due to its role in degrading extracellular matrix components facilitating tumor invasion. In osteoporosis interactions with matrix metalloproteinases further enhance bone matrix breakdown exacerbating disease symptoms. In cancer the relationship between cathepsin L and the urokinase-type plasminogen activator system highlights its role in promoting malignancy and suggests potential therapeutic targets.