Biolegend, 525104, Biotin anti-mouse PCSK9 Antibody, 50μg

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) possesses a signal peptide, a prosegment, a catalytic domain, a hinge region, and a C-terminal Cys-His-rich domain. This protein is primarily synthesized and secreted by hepatocytes. Besides the liver, it is also expressed in the small intestine, kidney, and brain. It is also present in plasma. Upon translocation to the endoplasmic reticulum, the prosegment of PCSK9 is autocatalytically cleaved and secreted as a stable, enzymatically inactive, non-covalent complex. Elevated low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDLc) level is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. PCSK9 is a regulator of LDLc levels through the binding of LDLR, which subsequently leads to the degradation of LDLR. PCSK9 null mice fed with a high fat diet demonstrated a four-fold decrease in cholesterol accumulation, which stresses the important role played by PCSK9 in the development of cardiovascular diseases. PCSK9 also binds to other LDLR family members such as very low density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR), apolipoprotein E receptor (LRP1/APOER), and apolipoprotein receptor 2 (LRP8/APOER2), which leads to their degradation in intracellular acidic compartments. Like the LDLR, gene expression of PCSK9 is positively regulated by sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2 (SREBP-2), which is a transcription factor that is activated in response to cellular cholesterol depletion.
50μg
Verified Reactivity: Mouse
Antibody Type: Polyclonal
Host Species: Goat
Immunogen: Recombinant mouse PCSK9
Formulation: Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide.
Preparation: The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography and conjugated with biotin under optimal conditions.
Concentration: 0.5 mg/ml
Storage & Handling: The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze.
Application: ELISA Detection - Quality tested
Recommended Usage: Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by ELISA. For ELISA detection applications, a concentration of 0.2 µg/mL is recommended. To obtain a linear standard curve, serial dilutions of PCSK9 recombinant protein ranging from 4000 to 62.5 pg/mL is recommended for each ELISA plate. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance.
Application Notes: ELISA Detection: The biotinylated Poly5251 antibody is useful as a detection antibody for a sandwich ELISA assay, when used in conjunction with purified M114G10 (Cat. No. 532402) antibody as the capture antibody. Note: For testing mouse PCSK9 in serum, plasma, cell culture supernatant, cell lysate, tissue homogenate, and other biological fluids, BioLegend's LEGEND MAX™ Kits (Cat. No. 443207 & 443208) are specially developed and recommended.
RRID: AB_2686956 (BioLegend Cat. No. 525104)
Structure: Monomer. The molecular mass of a full-length and mature protein is 74.8 kD and 53.7 kD, respectively.
Distribution: Hepatocytes, renal cells, neuroepithelioma, and Schwann cells.
Function: PCSK9 regulates LDLR, VLDLR, APOER, and APOER2 levels, and therefore, LDLc levels. PCSK9 is regulated by SREBP-2.
Interaction: Hepatocytes
Ligand/Receptor: LDLR, VLDLR, APOB, LRP1, and LRP8.
Biology Area: Cell Biology, Neuroinflammation, Neuroscience, Signal Transduction
Molecular Family: Enzymes and Regulators
Antigen References: 1. Seidah NG, et al. 2003. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 100:928. 2. Naureckiene S, et al. 2003. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 420:55. 3. Costet P, et al. 2008. Trends Biochem. Sci. 33:426. 4. Grefhorst A, et. al. 2008. J. Lipid Res. 49:1303. 5. Tavori H, et al. 2013. Circulation 127:2403. 6. Denis M, et al. 2012. Circulation 125:894. 7. Tibolla G, et al. 2011. Nutr. Metab. Cardiovasc. Dis. 21:835.
Gene ID: 100102
UniProt: View information about PCSK9 on UniProt.org
Clone: Poly5251
Regulatory Status: RUO
Other Names: Neural Apoptosis Regulated Convertase 1 (NARC1), proprotein convertase PC9, subtilisin/kexin-like protease PC9, FH3, HCHOLA3, AI415265, AI747682
Isotype: Goat Polyclonal Ig
Q: How many biotin molecules are per antibody structure?
A: We don't routinely measure the number of biotins with our antibody products but the number of biotin molecules range from 3-6 molecules per antibody.