{"product_id":"abcam-ab228824","title":"Abcam, ab228824, Anti-GSDMD antibody - C-terminal","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Polyclonal GSDMD antibody. C-terminal. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 4 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human GSDMD aa 400 to C-terminus.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Polyclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human GSDMD aa 400 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P57764\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab228824 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to GSDMD immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 6.8 - 7.4Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.1% 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-+4°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\nGSDMD also known as gasdermin D is a protein known for its role in pyroptosis a form of programmed cell death. Its molecular weight is approximately 53 kDa. Mechanically GSDMD operates by forming pores in cell membranes. These pores disrupt cellular homeostasis and eventually lead to cell lysis. GSDMD is mainly expressed in immune cells including macrophages and neutrophils. Researchers frequently use GSDMD Western blot and GSDMD ELISA for its detection and quantification in various studies.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nGasdermin D functions in the execution of immune responses against infections. It acts as an effector molecule that participates directly in pyroptosis by disrupting mitochondrial membranes. GSDMD operates as part of a larger inflammasome complex initiated by inflammatory signals. The inflammasome activates inflammatory caspases that cleave GSDMD enabling its active form to execute pyroptosis. This process releases cytokines like IL-1β enhancing the inflammatory response.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nGSDMD is important in the pyroptosis pathway initiated by the inflammasome. This process involves Caspase-1 a protease responsible for cleaving pro-inflammatory cytokines and initiating pyroptosis. Another significant pathway includes NLRP3 inflammasome which acts upstream to activate Caspase-1 and subsequently GSDMD establishing the overall inflammatory response in the innate immune system. Through these pathways GSDMD interacts closely with proteins like IL-18 an essential inflammatory mediator.\u003cbr\u003e\nGasdermin D has links to inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and sepsis. In rheumatoid arthritis the excessive activation of GSDMD leads to chronic joint inflammation mediated by activated immune cells. In sepsis over-activation of the pyroptosis pathway may cause severe systemic inflammation driven by GSDMD activity exacerbating cytokine release. Connections exist between GSDMD and other proteins such as Caspase-11 which can also initiate GSDMD cleavage independently and has roles in non-canonical inflammasome pathways influencing these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853932155049,"sku":"ab228824","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab228824","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}