Invitrogen™ Cathepsin D Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody (SU0360)

Catalog No.	Quantity
PIMA532127	100 μL

Catalog No. PIMA532127 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. MA532127

Description

Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody

Recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibodies are produced using in vitro expression systems. The expression systems are developed by cloning in the specific antibody DNA sequences from immunoreactive rabbits. Then, individual clones are screened to select the best candidates for production. The advantages of using recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibodies include: better specificity and sensitivity, lot-to-lot consistency, animal origin-free formulations, and broader immunoreactivity to diverse targets due to larger rabbit immune repertoire.

Cathepsin D is a gene located on chromosome 11p15.5 that encodes a lysosomal aspartic protease involved in the degradation of proteins. This enzyme is widely expressed in various tissues but is particularly abundant in the liver, kidneys, and brain, where it plays a crucial role in intracellular protein catabolism and turnover. Cathepsin D is synthesized as an inactive precursor, procathepsin D, which is activated in the acidic environment of lysosomes. Beyond its fundamental role in protein degradation, Cathepsin D has been implicated in several physiological and pathological processes, including apoptosis, hormone processing, and antigen presentation. Dysregulation of Cathepsin D expression or activity is associated with various diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. In the context of cancer, Cathepsin D overexpression has been linked to tumor progression and metastasis, making it a potential biomarker and therapeutic target. Research continues to explore its diverse biological functions and therapeutic implications in various medical conditions.

Specifications

• Antigen: Cathepsin D
• Applications: Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot
• Classification: Recombinant Monoclonal
• Clone: SU0360
• Concentration: 1 mg/mL
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Formulation: TBS with 0.05% BSA, 40% Glycerol and 0.05% sodium azide; pH 7.4
• Gene: Ctsd
• Gene Accession No.: P07339, P18242
• Gene Alias: CatD; Cathepsin D; Cathepsin D heavy chain; Cathepsin D light chain; CathepsinD; CD; Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 10; ceroid-lipofuscinosis, neuronal 10; CLN10; CPSD; CTSD; epididymis secretory sperm binding protein Li 130P; HEL-S-130P; lysosomal aspartyl peptidase; lysosomal aspartyl protease; MGC2311; OTTHUMP00000196039; OTTHUMP00000198692
• Gene Symbols: Ctsd
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Immunogen: Synthetic peptide within Human Cathepsin D aa 363-412.
• Purification Method: Protein A
• Quantity: 100 μL
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 13033, 1509
• Target Species: Human, Mouse
• Content And Storage: Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG