Abcam, ab52492, Anti-ALDH1A1 antibody [EP1933Y] - C-terminal

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Anti-ALDH1A1 antibody [EP1933Y] - C-terminal (ab52492) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting ALDH1A1 in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IP, IHC-P, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human, Mouse . - KO validated for confirmed specificity - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 180 publications - Trusted since 2007
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP1933Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, IP, Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, 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.,
Specificity:The mouse recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-ALDH1A1 antibody [EP1933Y] - C-terminal (ab52492) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human, Mouse samples.
What is the molecular weight of ALDH1A1?
Anti-ALDH1A1 [EP1933Y] - C-terminal (ab52492) specifically detects a band for ALDH1A1 (UniProt: P00352) at a molecular weight of 55kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-ALDH1A1 [EP1933Y] - C-terminal (ab52492) was first used in a scientific publication in 2007 and has been cited over 180 times in peer-reviewed journals.
Reviewed by scientists
Anti-ALDH1A1 [EP1933Y] - C-terminal (ab52492) has over 20 independent reviews from customers.
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Specificity confirmed
The specificity of Anti-ALDH1A1 antibody [EP1933Y] - C-terminal (ab52492) has been confirmed by Western blot testing in ALDH1A1 Knockout A549 cells.
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Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Species reactivity
Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
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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), 0.05% 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.
ALDH1A1 also known as aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member A1 is an enzyme with a molecular weight of approximately 54 kDa. It functions by catalyzing the irreversible oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids which is an important step in detoxifying alcohol-derived acetaldehyde and other aldehydes. ALDH1A1 is expressed in various tissues including liver kidney and cornea. Its activity allows for maintaining cellular homeostasis by processing endogenous and exogenous aldehydes.
Biological function summary
ALDH1A1 plays significant roles in the biosynthesis of retinoic acid an important regulator of gene expression in developmental and adult processes. It does not form part of a larger enzyme complex but functions independently. The ALDH1A1 proteins contribute to the regulation of cell proliferation differentiation and survival. Researchers often measure its expression using methods like the ALDH1A1 ELISA which quantifies the protein levels in biological samples.
Pathways
The ALDH1A1 enzyme is notably implicated in the retinoid metabolism pathway and the detoxification of alcohol-derived aldehydes within the body. It is closely related to other members of the aldehyde dehydrogenase family including ALDH2 which shares similar detoxification functions. ALDH1A1's role in retinoic acid production links it to gene expression pathways associated with cell differentiation and growth.
ALDH1A1 has associations with cancer and alcohol-induced liver disease. Its elevated expression in cancerous tissues often correlates with stem-cell like characteristics and chemoresistance. A connection exists between ALDH1A1 and ALDH2 in the context of alcohol metabolism where ALDH1A1's role in detoxifying acetaldehyde contributes to the lower risk of alcohol-induced damage. Studies explore ALDH1A1 antibodies and inhibitors as potential therapeutic approaches for these conditions.