Abcam, ab253863, Human ADAM12 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free

Size: 10 x 96Tests
Human ADAM12 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free is a kit containing recombinant capture and detector antibodies in a carrier-free formulation for the measurement of Human ADAM12.
Key facts
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:ELISA set,
Range:0.08 - 10 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Reagents

Product details:
Human ADAM12 is a matched pair of unconjugated
recombinant rabbit monoclonal
capture and detection antibodies used to quantify Human ADAM12 in sandwich ELISAs and many other pair-based applications.
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
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.
The pair can be used in variety of assays and platforms including but not limited to:
Sandwich ELISA
FRET/TR-FRET/HTRF
Meso Scale Discovery
Bead-based assays
AlphaLISA
/AlphaScreen
DELFIA
immunoassays
and Single Molecule Counting (SMC™) immunoassays
Multiplex
Our antibody pairs are supplied in a carrier-free format that is conjugation-ready:
Buffer free of BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol for higher conjugation efficiency.
Concentration of ~1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method.
We can label antibodies for you: get in touch today to discuss how we can help accelerate your assay development with custom conjugation services.
Pairs are screened in biological samples, including plasma and serum, to ensure specificity in complex samples.
Please note:
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization in sandwich ELISA. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type.
The range provided for this antibody pair is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data using recombinant protein. Performance and range of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay, including standard protein selection.
We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibodies in other assays.
Antibody properties:
Capture antibody:
recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) – 100 µg
Detector antibody:
recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) - 100 µg
Concentration
: ~1 mg/ml
Storage buffer:
100% PBS
Liquid
Isotype:
Recombinant monoclonal antibodies offer several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free production
Meso Scale Discovery and MSD are registered trademarks of Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.
AlphaLISA, AlphaScreen, and DELFIA are registered trademarks of PerkinElmer, Inc.
Simoa is a registered trademark of Quanterix, Inc.
SMC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ADAM12 also known as meltrin-alpha is a member of the ADAM (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase) family and has a mass of approximately 110 kDa. It functions primarily in the modulation of cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions due to its metalloprotease and disintegrin domains. ADAM12 protein is expressed in various tissues including muscle and placenta. Although found in many cell types it is particularly abundant during embryogenesis and development reflecting its role in these processes.
Biological function summary
The ADAM12 protein holds a role in cell signaling migration and proliferation. It is often part of complexes that interact with other extracellular matrix components influencing cell adhesion and motility. Through its protease activity ADAM12 facilitates growth factor signaling by cleaving membrane-bound precursor proteins to release active growth factors. This activity plays an important role in tissue remodeling and repair.
Pathways
The ADAM12 protein is key in the EGFR signaling pathway where it modulates the availability of epidermal growth factor (EGF) by shedding EGF-like ligands from the cell surface. This action connects ADAM12 with proteins such as ERBB receptors influencing cell division and growth. Another significant pathway is the TGF-beta signaling pathway where ADAM12's interaction with latent TGF-beta complexes can impact the bioavailability of this cytokine therefore relating to proliferation and differentiation of cells.
ADAM12 is linked to cancer progression and metastasis as its activity can positively influence tumor cell invasiveness and growth. Elevated levels of ADAM12 are observed in certain cancer types including breast and prostate cancer. Additionally it associates with metabolic disorders such as obesity where ADAM12 impacts adipogenesis and insulin sensitivity. In cancer ADAM12 interacts with proteins like matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) to remodel the tumor microenvironment promoting cancer cell invasion.