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MUC5AC Recombinant Protein Antigen

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-31986PEP

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NBP2-31986PEP

Key Product Details

Source

E. coli

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Applications

Antibody Competition

Product Specifications

Description

A recombinant protein antigen with a N-terminal His6-ABP tag corresponding to human MUC5AC.

Source: E. coli

Amino Acid Sequence: LDDIGQTGCVPVSKCACVYNGAAYAPGATYSTDCTNCTCSGGRWSCQEVPCPG

Fusion Tag: N-terminal His6ABP (ABP = Albumin Binding Protein derived from Streptococcal Protein G)

This product is intended to be used as a blocking antigen for antibody competition assays. Any other use of this antigen is done at the risk of the user. The use of this product for commercial production is strictly prohibited. Please contact technical support if you have any questions.

Purity

>80% by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining

Predicted Molecular Mass

23 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Applications

Antibody Competition (10 - 100 molar excess)

Application Notes

This recombinant antigen is only intended to be used as a blocking agent to confirm antibody specificity with the corresponding antibody, catalog number NBP2-31986.

It is purified by IMAC chromatography, and the expected concentration is greater than 0.5 mg/ml.

For current lot information, including availability, please contact our technical support team click nb-technical@bio-techne.com

Protein / Peptide Type

Recombinant Protein Antigen

Formulation, Preparation and Storage

NBP2-31986PEP
Formulation PBS and 1M Urea, pH 7.4.
Preservative No Preservative
Concentration Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.
Shipping The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: MUC5AC

Mucin 5, subtype AC (MUC5AC) is a gel-forming secreted mucin that functions as a protective barrier on surface of epithelial tissues (1-2). MUC5AC is expressed primarily by goblet cells of the surface epithelium, including in the stomach, respiratory tract, gall bladder, endocervix, and endometrium (1-3). Human MUC5AC is located on chromosome 11p15.5, consisting of 5654 amino acids and has a N-terminus, tandem-repeat region (TRR), and a C-terminus, with a theoretical molecular weight of ~585 kDa (1-4). More specifically, the N-terminus contains four von Willebrand factor type D domains, where D1 also has a leucine zipper pattern (1). The TRR is further divided into nine CysD domains and four PTS-rich tandem repeats (1). Finally, the C-terminus has a D4-, B-, C-, and CK-domain (1). The TRR is a site of heavy O-glycosylation that functions in gel and polypeptide formation (1,3).

Given that MUC5AC is the primary mucin produced and secreted by cells lining airway, it is understandable that its expression is dysregulated in a number of respiratory diseases (1,3,5,6). For instance, MUC5AC is overexpressed in asthma and the protein is also more highly glycosylated, specifically fucosylated, in the disease state (1,3,7). Additionally, its overproduction is a key feature in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) contributing to mucosal blockage (6). Multiple pathways are associated with overproduction of MUC5AC including NFkappaB, the primary pathway for production and secretion, and also the MAPK and STAT6 pathways (3). In addition to conventional, synthetic therapeutics agents, researchers are exploring natural MUC5AC inhibitors such as flavonoids, glycosides, and steroids to treat associated disorders (3).

References

1. Krishn, S. R., Ganguly, K., Kaur, S., & Batra, S. K. (2018). Ramifications of secreted mucin MUC5AC in malignant journey: a holistic view. Carcinogenesis. https://doi.org/10.1093/carcin/bgy019

2. Ballester, B., Milara, J., & Cortijo, J. (2019). Mucins as a New Frontier in Pulmonary Fibrosis. Journal of clinical medicine. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm8091447

3. Samsuzzaman, M., Uddin, M. S., Shah, M. A., & Mathew, B. (2019). Natural inhibitors on airway mucin: Molecular insight into the therapeutic potential targeting MUC5AC expression and production. Life sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2019.05.041

4. Uniprot (P98088)

5. Li, J., & Ye, Z. (2020). The Potential Role and Regulatory Mechanisms of MUC5AC in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland). https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25194437

6. Bonser, L. R., & Erle, D. J. (2017). Airway Mucus and Asthma: The Role of MUC5AC and MUC5B. Journal of clinical medicine. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm6120112

Alternate Names

gastric mucin, leB, lewis B blood group antigen, major airway glycoprotein, MUC5, mucin 5, subtypes A and C, tracheobronchial/gastric, mucin 5AC, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming, mucin 5AC, oligomeric mucus/gel-forming pseudogene, mucin-5 subtype AC, tracheobronchial, mucin-5AC, TBM, tracheobronchial mucin

Gene Symbol

MUC5AC

Additional MUC5AC Products

Product Documents for MUC5AC Recombinant Protein Antigen

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Product Specific Notices for MUC5AC Recombinant Protein Antigen

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. This product is guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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