S-layer protein Polyclonal Antibody

One of the most fascinating cell envelope structures in prokaryotic organisms is two-dimensional arrays of protein or glycoprotein subunits, termed S-layers (Surface Layers) . They are composed of numerous identical subunits forming a symmetric, porous, lattice-like layer that completely covers the cell surface. The subunits are held together and attached to cell wall carbohydrates by non-covalent interactions, and they spontaneously reassemble in vitro by an entropy-driven process. In lactobacilli, S-layer proteins have been detected on many but not all species. Lactobacillus S-layer proteins differ from those of other bacteria in their smaller size and high predicted pI. The positive charge in Lactobacillus S-layer proteins is concentrated in the more conserved cell wall binding domain, which can be either N- or C-terminal depending on the species. The more variable domain is responsible for the self-assembly of the monomers to a periodic structure. The biological functions of Lactobacillus S-layer proteins are poorly understood, but in some species S-layer proteins mediate bacterial adherence to host cells or extracellular matrix proteins or have protective or enzymatic functions. Lactobacillus S-layer proteins show potential for use as antigen carriers in live oral vaccine design because of their adhesive and immunomodulatory properties and the general non-pathogenicity of the species.

S-layer; Surface layer; surface layer protein; Slp; SLAP_LACAC; S-layer protein; slpA; slpH; Lactobacillus surface layer protein

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P35829

Secreted

Bacteria

301-400/444

S-layer protein

Unconjugated

KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from L, acidophilus S-layer protein

ELISA, IHC-P, IHC-F, IF (IHC-P), IF (IHC-F), IF (ICC)

Purified by Protein A.

1µg/µl

ELISA (1:500-1000), IHC-P (1:200-400), IHC-F (1:100-500), IF (IHC-P) (1:50-200), IF (IHC-F) (1:50-200), IF (ICC) (1:50-200)

0.01M TBS (pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.02% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol.

Unmodified

Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

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