Abcam, ab45151, Anti-Serum Amyloid P/SAP antibody [EP1018Y]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Anti-Serum Amyloid P/SAP antibody [EP1018Y] (ab45151) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Serum Amyloid P/SAP in Western Blot, IHC-P . Suitable for Human . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 10 publications - Trusted since 2006
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP1018Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications: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:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Serum Amyloid P/SAP antibody [EP1018Y] (ab45151) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human samples.
What is the molecular weight of Serum Amyloid P/SAP?
Anti-Serum Amyloid P/SAP [EP1018Y] (ab45151) specifically detects a band for Serum Amyloid P/SAP (UniProt: P02743) at a molecular weight of 25kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Serum Amyloid P/SAP [EP1018Y] (ab45151) was first used in a scientific publication in 2006 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.
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Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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Patented technology
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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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.21% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Serum Amyloid P component also known as SAP P-SAP or APCS protein is a pentraxin family member. It has a molecular mass of approximately 25 kDa. SAP expresses mainly in the liver and circulates in blood plasma. The protein consists of five identical subunits which form a homopentameric structure. This structure enables SAP to bind to amyloid fibrils a defining mechanical action of this protein.
Biological function summary
SAP plays a role in the immune system by recognizing damaged cells and pathogens. It acts as an opsonin marking these cellular targets for phagocytosis. As part of a complex SAP stabilizes extracellular matrix and amyloid deposits. It binds specifically to amyloid fibrils found in various tissues potentially facilitating their removal by immune cells. The protein's binding actions are important for its role in maintaining tissue and fluid homeostasis.
Pathways
SAP is actively involved in the innate immune response and amyloidogenic pathways. It interacts with the complement system to enhance the clearance of cell debris and amyloid fibrils. The complement system is an important component of innate immunity where SAP can engage with complement proteins like C1q. This interaction suggests that SAP plays roles in modulating both inflammation and tissue repair processes.
SAP has significant connections. SAP is related to systemic amyloidosis where it binds to amyloid deposits affecting multiple organs. Moreover SAP has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease due to its interaction with beta-amyloid protein plaques. In these disorders the involvement of SAP aids researchers in understanding the pathological mechanisms and could open avenues for targeted therapies aimed at modulating SAP functions.