Abcam, ab52271, Anti-S100 alpha antibody [2C8B8]

Size: 100µL
Mouse Monoclonal S10A1 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Recombinant fragment - Human, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human S100A1.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:2C8B8,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human S100A1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P23297

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Purification notes-Purified from tissue culture supernatant., Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
S100 alpha also known as S100A1 among other S100 family proteins plays a role in calcium ion binding which influences various cellular processes. It is a small protein with a molecular mass around 10-12 kDa. S100 alpha expresses abundantly in the brain heart and skeletal muscle indicating its functional importance in these tissues.
Biological function summary
The S100 calcium-binding proteins like S100 alpha modulate the function of target proteins through interactions dependent on the calcium bound state. S100 alpha does not commonly form larger complexes but instead interacts directly with other proteins to exert its effects. Importantly it regulates activities such as phosphorylation enzyme activity and cellular proliferation and differentiation.
Pathways
S100 alpha integrates into the intracellular pathways that mediate calcium signaling and respond to oxidative stress. Notably it is involved in the regulation of the RAGE (Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-products) pathway and related NF-kB pathway both of which lead to inflammatory responses. Through these pathways S100 alpha is related to several proteins like p53 and those involved in cytoskeletal dynamics.
S100 alpha demonstrates relevance in conditions linked to aberrant calcium signaling and inflammation such as cardiomyopathy and certain neurodegenerative disorders. In cardiomyopathy alterations of S100 alpha affect cardiac contractility and contribute to heart failure. In neurodegenerative disorders the protein's interaction with RAGE and subsequent pathways possibly accelerates neuronal damage. The protein links with other S100 family members such as S100B further influencing disease progression.