Amino acids 687-727 (RTWQDYKRGFGSLNDEGEGEFWLGNDYLHLLTQRGSVLRVE-human) were used as the immunogen for the Fibrinogen alpha chain antibody. This sequence is specific to the alpha-E isoform and not found in the alpha isoform.
Optimal dilution of the Fibrinogen alpha chain antibody should be determined by the researcher.\. Western blot: 0.5-1 μg/mL
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2 mL sterile DI water
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
After reconstitution, the Fibrinogen alpha chain antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Target
FGA
(Fibrinogen alpha Chain (FGA))
Background
Fibrinogen alpha chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FGA gene. This gene encodes the alpha subunit of the coagulation factor fibrinogen, which is a component of the blood clot. Following vascular injury, the encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed by thrombin during the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. Mutations in this gene lead to several disorders, including dysfibrinogenemia, hypofibrinogenemia, afibrinogenemia and renal amyloidosis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes an isoform that undergoes proteolytic processing.