Abcam, ab225080, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Band 3/AE 1 antibody [EPR1426]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Band 3/AE 1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR1426,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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.

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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Band 3 also known as AE1 or Anion Exchanger 1 is an important protein found in red blood cells with a mass of approximately 100 kDa. It primarily facilitates the exchange of chloride (Cl-) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) ions across the cell membrane. This protein plays a significant role in maintaining the acid-base balance in the blood and in carbon dioxide transport. Besides red blood cells Band 3 is also expressed in the kidney specifically in the basolateral membrane of alpha-intercalated cells.
Biological function summary
Band 3 acts as a component of the larger protein complex responsible for the anion exchange process. It interacts with other proteins such as ankyrin and spectrin forming a structural link between the plasma membrane and the cytoskeleton. This interaction is essential in maintaining the red blood cell shape and flexibility. Band 3 also serves as a docking site for various glycolytic enzymes contributing to metabolic regulation within the cell.
Pathways
Band 3 plays a part in the bicarbonate transport pathway critical for regulating blood pH and carbon dioxide removal from tissues to the lungs. It closely interacts with carbonic anhydrase a protein that catalyzes the conversion between carbon dioxide and bicarbonate. Another pathway where Band 3 is involved is the erythrocyte cytoskeleton organization pathway in which it works with proteins like spectrin to stabilize the red blood cell membrane.
Band 3 mutations or deficiencies can lead to conditions like hereditary spherocytosis and distal renal tubular acidosis. Hereditary spherocytosis marked by hemolytic anemia involves the improper formation of red blood cells due to defective Band 3 interactions with ankyrin. Meanwhile a malfunction in Band 3's ion exchange capacity can result in distal renal tubular acidosis affecting the kidneys' ability to maintain acid-base homeostasis. Scientists study these conditions to understand better how Band 3 functions across different cell types and its interactions with related proteins.