{"product_id":"abcam-ab167336","title":"Abcam, ab167336, Anti-Azurocidin antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 50µg\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse Polyclonal Azurocidin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human Azurocidin.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Polyclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human Azurocidin.P20160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nAzurocidin also known as heparin-binding protein or CAP37 is a serine protease homolog with a molecular mass of approximately 37 kDa. Unlike other serine proteases it doesn’t have protease activity due to specific structural changes in its catalytic triad. Azurocidin expresses mainly in azurophilic granules of neutrophils and monocytes. Upon activation these cells release it into the extracellular environment where it exerts its functions.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nAzurocidin plays a role in innate immune responses by promoting leukocyte recruitment and increasing vascular permeability. It does not form a part of any known enzyme complex though cooperates with other proteins to mount an effective defense against pathogens. Azurocidin works by acting as an antimicrobial agent demonstrating activity against a variety of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It also modulates inflammatory responses and impacts cellular signaling.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nAzurocidin contributes to the innate immune signaling pathways and inflammation processes. It interacts with the inflammatory cascade by promoting the chemotaxis of monocytes and macrophages. Azurocidin relates to other inflammation modulating proteins such as cathepsin G and elastase which also originate from neutrophil granules. The interplay between these proteins forms a network that amplifies and sustains immune responses during infection or tissue injury.\u003cbr\u003e\nResearchers associate azurocidin with conditions characterized by excessive inflammation such as sepsis and rheumatoid arthritis. During these conditions azurocidin's activity tends to increase contributing to pathophysiological developments. It connects particularly to proteinase 3 during inflammatory response in rheumatoid arthritis where they jointly participate in the degradation of cartilage and perpetuation of inflammation. In sepsis its role in increasing vascular permeability and promoting immune cell infiltration can intensify the inflammatory damage seen in patients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852262396073,"sku":"ab167336","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab167336","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}