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Type
Conjugated Primary Antibody
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Conjugated with
ALEXA FLUOR® 594
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Host organism
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
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Target Protein Peptide
Alpha B Crystallin
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Specificity
This antibody reacts specifically with Alpha B Crystallin
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Modification
No modification has been applied to this antibody
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Modification site
None
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Clonality
Polyclonal Antibody
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Clone
Polyclonal Antibodies
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Concentration
1ug per 1ul
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Subcellular locations
N/A
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Antigen Source
KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human Alpha B Crystallin.
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Gene ID
1410
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Swiss Prot
N/A
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Applications
IF(IHC-P)
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Applications with corresponding dilutions
IF(IHC-P)(1:50-200)
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Cross reactive species
Human (Homo sapiens), Mouse (Mus musculus), Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
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Cross Reactive Species details
No significant cross reactivity has been observed for this antibody for the tested species. However, note that due to limited knowledge it is impossible to predict with 100% guarantee that the antibody does not corss react with any other species.
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Background information
Crystallins are separated into two classes: taxon-specific, or enzyme, and ubiquitous. The latter class constitutes the major proteins of vertebrate eye lens and maintains the transparency and refractive index of the lens. Since lens central fiber cells lose their nuclei during development, these crystallins are made and then retained throughout life, making them extremely stable proteins. Mammalian lens crystallins are divided into alpha, beta, and gamma families; beta and gamma crystallins are also considered as a superfamily. Alpha and beta families are further divided into acidic and basic groups. Seven protein regions exist in crystallins: four homologous motifs, a connecting peptide, and N- and C-terminal extensions. Alpha crystallins are composed of two gene products: alpha-A and alpha-B, for acidic and basic, respectively. Alpha crystallins can be induced by heat shock and are members of the small heat shock protein (sHSP also known as the HSP20) family. They act as molecular chaperones although they do not renature proteins and release them in the fashion of a true chaperone; instead they hold them in large soluble aggregates. Post-translational modifications decrease the ability to chaperone. These heterogeneous aggregates consist of 30-40 subunits; the alpha-A and alpha-B subunits have a 3:1 ratio, respectively. Two additional functions of alpha crystallins are an autokinase activity and participation in the intracellular architecture. Alpha-A and alpha-B gene products are differentially expressed; alpha-A is preferentially restricted to the lens and alpha-B is expressed widely in many tissues and organs. Elevated expression of alpha-B crystallin occurs in many neurological diseases; a missense mutation cosegregated in a family with a desmin-related myopathy. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
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Purification method
Purified by Protein A.
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Storage
Water buffered solution containing 100ug/ml BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.09% sodium azide. Store at 4°C for 12 months.
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Excitation emission
590nm/617nm
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Synonyms
CRYAB; CRYA2; Alpha crystallin B chain; AACRYA; Alpha B crystalline; Alpha crystallin B chain; AlphaB crystalline; AlphaB-crystallin; Alpha-crystallin B chain; CRYAB_HUMAN; Crystallin alpha B; Crystallin alpha polypeptide 2; CTPP 2; CTPP2; Heat shock 20 kD like protein; Heat shock protein beta 5; Heat shock protein beta-5; HSPB5; NY REN 27 antigen; Renal carcinoma antigen NY REN 27; Renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-27; Rosenthal fiber component.
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Also known as
Alpha B Crystallin Polyclonal Antibody
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Other name
Anti-Alpha B Crystallin Polyclonal
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Advisory
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles as they may denaturate the polypeptide chains of the antibody, thus reducing its reactivity, specificity and sensitivity. For antibodies that are in liquid form or reconstituted lyophilized antibodies small amounts could become entrapped on the seal or the walls of the tube. Prior to use briefly centrifuge the vial to gather all the solution on the bottom.
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Properties
For facs or microscopy Alexa 1 conjugate.
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Conjugation
Alexa Fluor, ALEXA FLUOR® 594
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Conjugated
Alexa conjugate 1
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Description
The Anti-Alpha B Crystallin is a α- or alpha protein sometimes glycoprotein present in blood. This antibody needs to be stored at + 4°C in a fridge short term in a concentrated dilution. Freeze thaw will destroy a percentage in every cycle and should be avoided. Antibody for research use.
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Group
Polyclonals and antibodies
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About
Polyclonals can be used for Western blot, immunohistochemistry on frozen slices or parrafin fixed tissues. The advantage is that there are more epitopes available in a polyclonal antiserum to detect the proteins than in monoclonal sera.