alpha Defensin 1 antibody (Internal Region)

Catalog No. ABIN615928

This Goat Polyclonal antibody specifically detects alpha Defensin 1 in WB, IHC (p) and EIA. It exhibits reactivity toward Human.

Quick Overview for alpha Defensin 1 antibody (Internal Region) (ABIN615928)

Target: alpha Defensin 1 (DEFA1) (Defensin, alpha 1 (DEFA1))

Reactivity: Human

Host: Goat

Clonality: Polyclonal

Conjugate: This alpha Defensin 1 antibody is un-conjugated

Application: Western Blotting (WB), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p)), Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Product Details anti-alpha Defensin 1 Antibody

Binding Specificity: Internal Region

Sequence: C-DESLAPKHPG SRKN

Specificity: This antibody is expected to equally recognize DEFA1 precursor and DEFA3 precursor.

Cross-Reactivity (Details): Species reactivity (tested):Human.
Also reacts to: Defensin alpha 3

Purification: Ammonium Sulphate Precipitation followed by Antigen Affinity Chromatography using the immunizing peptide.

Immunogen: Peptide with sequence from the internal region of the protein sequence according to NP_004075.1, NP_005208.1. Genename: DEFA1/3

Application Details

Application Notes: Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL

Buffer: Tris saline, pH 7.3 containing 0.02 % Sodium Azide as preservative and 0.5 % BSA as stabilizer.

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.

Handling Advice: Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Storage: 4 °C/-20 °C

Storage Comment: Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.

Target Details for alpha Defensin 1

Target: alpha Defensin 1 (DEFA1) (Defensin, alpha 1 (DEFA1))

Alternative Name: Defensin alpha 1

Background: Defensins are a family of microbicidal and cytotoxic peptides thought to be involved in host defense. They are abundant in the granules of neutrophils and also found in the epithelia of mucosal surfaces such as those of the intestine, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and vagina. Members of the defensin family are highly similar in protein sequence and distinguished by a conserved cysteine motif. Several alpha defensin genes appear to be clustered on chromosome 8. The protein encoded by this gene, defensin, alpha 1, is found in the microbicidal granules of neutrophils and likely plays a role in phagocyte-mediated host defense. It differs from defensin, alpha 3 by only one amino acid. Biological Functions: Various functions have been described for defensins. They are antibacterial, antifungal, chemotactic for monocytes, inhibitory for ACTH-induced corticosteroid synthesis and cytotoxic for cells. Defensins are inhibited by glucosaminoglycans (self protection for cells) and high concentrations of Ca2+ ions.Synonyms: DEF1, DEFA1, DEFA2, HNP-1, MRS, Neutrophil defensin 1

Gene ID: 1667

NCBI Accession: NP_001035965

UniProt: P59665

Pathways: Cellular Response to Molecule of Bacterial Origin