{"product_id":"abcam-ab174844","title":"Abcam, ab174844, Anti-ARSA\/ASA antibody [EPR11039]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ARSA\/ASA antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR11039,\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:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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--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\nThe ARSA protein also known as arylsulfatase A or ASA protein functions mechanically as a lysosomal enzyme responsible for the cleavage of cerebroside sulfate into cerebroside and sulfate. It belongs to a family of enzymes important for the hydrolysis of sulfate esters and has a molecular mass of about 62 kDa. This enzyme is expressed mainly in the liver and kidney but also in the brain where it plays important roles in normal functioning.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nARSA is essential in the breakdown of sulfatides which are components of myelin sheaths in the central nervous system. It functions as part of a lysosomal complex involving cooperators like saposin B which facilitates its interaction with sulfatide substrates. By breaking down sulfatides ARSA helps in cellular membrane maintenance and recycling contributing to neurological function and stability.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nARSA is mainly involved in the sphingolipid metabolism pathway. This pathway manages the degradation of sphingolipids important for maintaining neuron and cell membrane integrity. ARSA also interacts with proteins such as galactosylceramidase as both play roles in lipid recycling and are essential for maintaining cell health within the nervous system.\u003cbr\u003e\nARSA's deficiency is a well-known factor in metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) a genetic disorder leading to progressive leukodystrophy. This condition results from sulfatide accumulation in the nervous system caused by insufficient ARSA activity. The disease involves other proteins such as saposin B which when dysfunctional exacerbate ARSA-related pathologies and symptoms. Another disorder related to defective ARSA function includes chronic kidney disease where compromised sulfatide metabolism further effects cellular processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850387050665,"sku":"ab174844","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab174844","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}