{"product_id":"abcam-ab48779","title":"Abcam, ab48779, Recombinant Human Alpha B Crystallin protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRecombinant Human Alpha B Crystallin protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 175 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with \u0026gt;95%, suitable for WB, SDS-PAGE.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nPurity:\u0026gt;95% SDS-PAGE,\u003cbr\u003e\nExpression system:Escherichia coli,\u003cbr\u003e\nTags:Tag free,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:SDS-PAGE, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiologically active:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nAccession:P02511,\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimal free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage buffer:pH: 7.5Constituents: 0.316% Tris HCl, 0.29% Sodium chloride, 0.0292% EDTA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°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\nAlpha B Crystallin also known as CRYAB or alpha B crystallin protein is a small heat shock protein with a molecular mass of approximately 20 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues including the eye lens heart skeletal muscles and the brain. Alpha B Crystallin functions mechanically as a chaperone helping to prevent the aggregation of unfolded proteins by stabilizing them. This protein plays an important role in maintaining proper cellular function especially under stress conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nAlpha B crystallin performs as part of the larger small heat shock protein family which contributes to the cellular defense system. It acts primarily as a chaperone binding to denatured proteins to protect the cells from damage during environmental stresses such as heat and oxidative stress. Alpha B crystallin often forms oligomeric complexes which increases its protective properties. This protein exhibits significant anti-apoptotic functions by interacting with various apoptosis-regulating factors contributing to cellular survival.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nAlpha B crystallin integrates into the cellular stress response and apoptosis pathways. It involves the PI3K\/Akt signaling pathway known for regulating cell survival and preventing programmed cell death. Alpha B crystallin also interacts with other proteins such as Bcl-2 further enhancing its role in anti-apoptotic activities. Its contribution to these pathways highlights its protective function during cellular stress situations.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlpha B crystallin is associated with cataracts and dilated cardiomyopathy. It plays a significant role in maintaining lens transparency and mutations or dysfunctions in alpha B crystallin can lead to cataract development. Similarly in cardiac tissue abnormal alpha B crystallin expression links to dilated cardiomyopathy. The protein is also known to associate with other structural proteins like desmin where disruptions may contribute to muscle-related diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843799404713,"sku":"ab48779","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab48779","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}