{"product_id":"abcam-ab315811","title":"Abcam, ab315811, Anti-Acid sphingomyelinase antibody [EPR28613-49] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ASM antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC\/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR28613-49,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:ICC\/IF, 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.,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecificity:Unsuitable for human ICC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nab315811 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab315810\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nAcid sphingomyelinase (ASMase) also known as sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase 1 or NP is an enzyme involved in sphingolipid metabolism. ASMase has a mass of approximately 75 kDa and appears in lysosomes where it converts sphingomyelin to ceramide and phosphorylcholine. This enzyme is important in maintaining cellular lipid balance and signaling. Expression of ASMase occurs in various tissues such as the liver spleen and brain.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nASMase plays a role in membrane microdomain composition through its involvement in ceramide production. It participates in generating ceramide-enriched platforms that facilitate the clustering of signaling molecules. Ceramide acts as a second messenger in multiple cellular processes including apoptosis proliferation and inflammation. ASMase operates in the lysosomal lipid degradation pathway and connects with other lysosomal enzymes to modulate lipid turnovers such as glucosylceramidase affecting downstream cellular functions.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nSphingolipid metabolism involves ASMase. This enzyme participates in the ceramide signaling pathway influencing apoptosis and stress responses. Related proteins in this pathway include casein kinase II which phosphorylates ASMase and cathepsin D involved in the lysosomal degradation process. ASMase activity alters ceramide levels impacting pro-apoptotic and pro-survival signals mediated by related proteins in the cell signaling network.\u003cbr\u003e\nASMase deficiency connects to Niemann-Pick disease types A and B characterized by lipid accumulation in lysosomes. Mutations in the ASMase gene lead to impaired enzyme function resulting in excessive sphingomyelin storage and cell damage. The disorder links ASMase to proteins such as hexa-beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase which is affected in other lysosomal storage disorders. Research shows that ASMase activity also influences cardiovascular diseases by regulating ceramide and cholesterol levels in atherosclerotic lesions connecting it to inflammatory pathways involving adhesion molecules and cytokines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851266609321,"sku":"ab315811","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab315811","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}