{"product_id":"abcam-ab248424","title":"Abcam, ab248424, Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NAPSIN A antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, 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:EPR6252,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IP, IHC-P, WBSee 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\nab248424 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab133249\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies reactivity\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these 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 Protein A, 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\nNapsin A also known as napsin or napsine is an aspartic proteinase with a molecular weight of approximately 38 kDa. This enzyme is primarily expressed in the lung tissue renal tubules and in some cases thymus and spleen. Napsin A plays a significant role in protein catabolism by degrading specific peptide bonds facilitating protein turnover and maintenance of cellular homeostasis. It is often useful in identifying cell types being napsin A positive in certain cells and napsin A negative in others.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nNapsin A functions in the maturation of pulmonary surfactant proteins which are essential for normal lung function. Napsin A cleaves surfactant protein B an important component of the surfactant system in alveolar air spaces allowing proper lung mechanics. While napsin A operates in concert with other enzymes it does not form part of a larger complex. Its role impacts cellular processes related to respiratory physiology and contributes to the regulation of protein breakdown within the cell.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nNapsin A is involved in respiratory and proteolytic pathways influencing lung physiology and systemic protein metabolism. One important pathway is the surfactant metabolism pathway which ensures adequate surfactant levels for maintaining lung function. Napsin A is related to surfactant proteins like surfactant protein B through this pathway facilitating their activation and processing.\u003cbr\u003e\nNapsin A serves as a biomarker for certain lung adenocarcinomas where napsin A positive lung tumors often indicate differential diagnosis between primary lung cancer and metastases from other sites. Napsin A's expression is linked to the presence of adenocarcinoma a specific type of lung cancer. In renal disorders napsin A expression helps distinguish renal cell carcinoma from other renal masses where its expression pattern relates to other proteins like thyroid transcription factor-1 in diagnosing specific cancer types.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46860553748649,"sku":"ab248424","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab248424","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}