{"product_id":"abcam-ab247554","title":"Abcam, ab247554, Anti-Cystatin-B antibody [EPR3931] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Cystatin-B antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR3931,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\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\nab247554 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab92449\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies reactivity\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease\u003cbr\u003e\ncontact us\u003cbr\u003e\nfor more information.\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\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nCystatin-B also known as STEFIN-B is a protease inhibitor with a molecular mass of approximately 11 kilodaltons. It belongs to the family of cystatins which are expressed widely in human tissues with notable presence in the brain liver and kidneys. Cystatin-B acts by inhibiting cysteine proteases preventing them from degrading proteins indiscriminately. The inhibition is important for maintaining cellular protein balance and integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nCysteine protease inhibition by Cystatin-B protects cells from uncontrolled proteolysis which can lead to tissue damage. This protein plays an important role in the regulation of various cellular processes including apoptosis phagocytosis and the response to oxidative stress. It does not form part of a larger complex but interacts directly with its target proteases to exert its inhibitory effects.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nCystatin-B influences proteolytic pathways by modulating the activity of cysteine proteases such as cathepsins. By inhibiting these enzymes Cystatin-B participates in the regulation of the lysosomal degradation pathway and apoptotic pathways which are important for cellular turnover and programmed cell death. Cathepsins particularly cathepsin B and L are related proteins that are significantly modulated through their interaction with Cystatin-B.\u003cbr\u003e\nMutations or dysregulation of Cystatin-B are associated with progressive myoclonus epilepsy and certain neurodegenerative diseases. The lack of functional Cystatin-B leads to excessive activity of proteases like cathepsin B resulting in increased proteolysis and neuronal damage. In some cases this can also connect to disorders involving oxidative stress exacerbating the detrimental cycle of cellular injury.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851202842793,"sku":"ab247554","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab247554","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}