Abcam, ab251018, Anti-PMCA1 antibody [EPR12029] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PMCA1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, IP and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12029,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IP, WB, 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.

Product details:
ab251018 is the carrier-free version of
ab190355
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our 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.
Use our
conjugation kits
for 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.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The plasma membrane calcium ATPase 1 (PMCA1) also known by its gene name ATP2B1 is an essential protein responsible for the regulation of intracellular calcium levels. Mechanically PMCA1 functions as a calcium pump actively transporting calcium ions out of the cell using ATP hydrolysis. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 135 kDa. PMCA1 is widely expressed in many tissues but shows higher expression in excitable cells such as neurons and muscle cells where rapid calcium signaling is critical.
Biological function summary
PMCA1 plays a fundamental role in maintaining calcium homeostasis which is important for many cellular processes including muscle contraction nerve impulse transmission and cell signaling. It functions independently but in some contexts it may interact with other proteins to modulate its activity. The protein helps prevent toxic accumulation of calcium inside cells therefore protecting cellular integrity and function.
Pathways
PMCA1 is integral to the calcium signaling pathway where it helps regulate cellular responses to fluctuating calcium levels. It interacts with other key proteins such as calmodulin which can enhance its activity in response to increased intracellular calcium. PMCA1 also links to the phosphatidylinositol signaling pathway where its function assists in the propagation of signaling cascades that manage processes like growth and metabolism.
PMCA1 has associations with conditions impacting calcium regulation such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Dysfunctional regulation of PMCA1 can lead to abnormal calcium homeostasis contributing to such disorders. Furthermore PMCA1's interaction with proteins like the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX) suggests a complex regulatory network that when disrupted may trigger or exacerbate disease states.