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MUC5AC Antibody - Chimeric, (Research Grade ensituximab Biosimilar) - Low Endotoxin, Azide and BSA Free

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-28079

Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody
Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Functional

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Recombinant Monoclonal Human IgG1

Format

Low Endotoxin, Azide and BSA Free

Concentration

LYOPH mg/ml

Product Specifications

Immunogen

MU5AC

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Human

Isotype

IgG1

Endotoxin Level

< 0.001EU/ug,determined by LAL method.

Description

Expressed from CHO. The heavy chain type is huIgG1, and the light chain type is hukappa. It has a predicted MW of 145.5 kDa.

Also known as 'ensituximab'.

Upon receipt, store immediately at -20C or lower for 24 months in a lyophilized state. - 80C for 3 months after reconstitution. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Applications

Application
Recommended Usage

ELISA

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Flow Cytometry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Functional

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A purified

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with sterile, distilled water to a final concentration of 1 mg/ml. Gently shake to solubilize completely. Do not vortex.

Formulation

Lyophilized from 25mM histidine, 8% sucrose, 0.01% Tween80 (pH6.2)

Format

Low Endotoxin, Azide and BSA Free

Preservative

No Preservative

Concentration

LYOPH mg/ml

Shipping

The product is shipped at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C.

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

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Product Specific Notices

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

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