Invitrogen™ CD235a Polyclonal Antibody

Catalog No.	Quantity
PIPA595947	100 μL

Catalog No. PIPA595947 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. PA595947

Description

Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Positive Samples: 293T, LO2, K-562; Cellular Location: Cell membrane, Single-pass type I membrane protein Immunogen sequence: SSTTGVAMHT STSSSVTKSY ISSQTNDTHK RDTYAATPRA HEVSEISVRT VYPPEEETGE RVQLAHHFSE PE.

Glycophorin A, also known as CD235a, is a 151 amino acid sialoglycoprotein expressed on the membrane of mature erythrocytes and erythroid progenitor cells, with approximately 500,000 copies per cell. The gene for glycophorin A is located on chromosome 4 and exists in two allelic forms, M and N, which differ by two amino acids: the M group has Ser1 and Gly5, while the N group has Leu1 and Glu5. These allelic variations define the blood group M and N specificities. Glycophorin A serves multiple functions, including providing a mucin-like barrier that minimizes aggregation between red blood cells in circulation, potentially preventing cell fusion. It also acts as a receptor for certain pathogens, including Sandei virus, parvovirus, and Hsa, a Streptococcus adhesin. Recent studies suggest that exposure to toxins can lead to mutations or loss of alleles, resulting in phenotypic changes. There is ongoing research correlating genotype and phenotype with predisposition to diseases such as cancer and heart disease, highlighting the importance of glycophorin A in both health and disease. Glycophorin A is a significant marker for studying erythrocyte-related functions and pathologies, as well as its role in pathogen interactions and disease predisposition.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD235a
• Applications: ELISA, Western Blot
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Concentration: 0.64 mg/mL
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Formulation: PBS with 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide; pH 7.3
• Gene: GYPA
• Gene Accession No.: P02724
• Gene Alias: AI853584; CD235; CD235a; erythroid-lineage-specific membrane sialoglycoprotein; glycophorin A; glycophorin A (MN blood group); glycophorin A (MNS blood group); glycophorin A, GPA; glycophorin Erik; glycophorin MiI; glycophorin MiV; glycophorin SAT; glycophorin Sta type C; glycophorin-A; GPA; GPErik; GPSAT; Gypa; HGNC:4702; HGpMiV; HGpMiX; HGpMiXI; HGpSta(C); HGpStaC; Mi.V glycoprotein; Mi.V glycoprotein (24 AA); MN; MN sialoglycoprotein; MNS; PAS-2; recombinant glycophorin A-B Miltenberger-DR; sialoglycoprotein alpha
• Gene Symbols: GYPA
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Immunogen: Recombinant fusion protein containing a sequence corresponding to amino acids 20-91 of human GYPA (P02724).
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 100 μL
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 2993
• Target Species: Human
• Content And Storage: -20°C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG