Abcam, ab271962, Anti-Glypican 1/ GPC1 antibody [EPR19285] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Glypican 1/ GPC1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR19285,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, WBSee 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:
ab271962 is the carrier-free version of
ab199343
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.
Glypican 1 (GPC1) also known as glypican-1 is a heparan sulfate proteoglycan anchored to the cell membrane via a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor. This protein belongs to the glypican family and has an approximate mass of 60 to 70 kDa. GPC1 is found mainly on the surface of cells in the central nervous system as well as in muscle tissues and certain epithelial cells. Its structure facilitates interaction with cell surface receptors and extracellular matrix components playing an important role in cellular communication and signaling processes.
Biological function summary
GPC1 influences the regulation of growth factors and morphogens and it has a significant role in the cell division and growth processes. It is not recognized as part of any larger protein complex but interacts with diverse ligand molecules. Researchers identify GPC1 as an important facilitator of fibroblast growth factors (FGF) and sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling. Its interaction with molecular partners helps to regulate developmental signals important for proper cellular function and organ development.
Pathways
The contributions of GPC1 are observed in the hedgehog signaling pathway and fibroblast growth factor signaling. GPC1's interaction within the hedgehog pathway is critical for organizing cellular growth and differentiation while its involvement in the FGF pathway supports angiogenesis and wound healing. GPC1 coordinates with other glypican family members and related proteins like FGFR1 to mediate these signaling processes effectively.
Researchers have linked GPC1 with cancer progression and neurodegenerative diseases. Abnormal GPC1 expression is often noted in pancreatic cancer influencing tumor growth and metastasis through its modulation of growth factor signaling. Moreover its role in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease establishes connections with amyloid-beta peptides and tau proteins contributing to disease pathogenesis. These associations make GPC1 an intriguing target for therapeutic intervention and a focus for ongoing medical research.