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HPA018156

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Anti-CTSB antibody produced in rabbit

enhanced validation

Prestige Antibodies® Powered by Atlas Antibodies, affinity isolated antibody, buffered aqueous glycerol solution

Synonym(s):

Anti-APP secretase, Anti-APPS, Anti-Cathepsin B precursor, Anti-Cathepsin B1

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
Human Protein Atlas Number:
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

affinity isolated antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

product line

Prestige Antibodies® Powered by Atlas Antibodies

form

buffered aqueous glycerol solution

species reactivity

human

enhanced validation

orthogonal RNAseq
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technique(s)

immunofluorescence: 0.25-2 μg/mL
immunohistochemistry: 1:500-1:1000

immunogen sequence

DELVNYVNKRNTTWQAGHNFYNVDMSYLKRLCGTFLGGPKPPQRVMFTEDLKLPASFDAREQWPQCPTIKEIRDQGSCGSCWAFGAVEAISDRICIHTNAHVSVEVSAEDLLTCCGSMCGDGCNGGYPA

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... CTSB(1508)

General description

The gene cathepsin B (CTSB) has been mapped to human chromosome 8p22. The gene encodes a lysosomal cysteine protease composed of a dimer of disulphide linked heavy and light chains. Under physiological conditions the protein is localized in lysosomes and in presence of some cellular signals it is released from the lysosomes and trigger different physiological events.

Immunogen

Cathepsin B precursor recombinant protein epitope signature tag (PrEST)

Application

Anti-CTSB antibody produced in rabbit, a Prestige Antibody, is developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project . Each antibody is tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues. These images can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. The antibodies are also tested using immunofluorescence and western blotting. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cathepsin B (CTSB) has been linked to various responses including lysosomal protein turnover, apoptosis and immune responses. The protein is involved in activation of epithelial Na+ channel in cystic fibrosis lung disease airways. Presence of cocaine along with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)-1 infection causes increase in CTSB secretion and neurotoxicity. CTSB is up-regulated in synovial fluid of patients suffering with rheumatoid arthritis. The protein is considered as a biomarker for many cancers. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase-5 reduces melanoma malignancy by regulating secretion of CTSB. Mutations in CTSB (C76G/A4383C) have been linked to high risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. CTSB levels and activity were shown to be increased in human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, breast cancer, colorectal carcinomas and no small cell lung carcinoma. CTSB increase the localization of cytoplasmic c-Jun-NH2-terminus kinase, thereby inducing migration of glioma cells and making them more malignant.

Features and Benefits

Prestige Antibodies® are highly characterized and extensively validated antibodies with the added benefit of all available characterization data for each target being accessible via the Human Protein Atlas portal linked just below the product name at the top of this page. The uniqueness and low cross-reactivity of the Prestige Antibodies® to other proteins are due to a thorough selection of antigen regions, affinity purification, and stringent selection. Prestige antigen controls are available for every corresponding Prestige Antibody and can be found in the linkage section.

Every Prestige Antibody is tested in the following ways:
  • IHC tissue array of 44 normal human tissues and 20 of the most common cancer type tissues.
  • Protein array of 364 human recombinant protein fragments.

Linkage

Corresponding Antigen APREST73333

Physical form

Solution in phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 40% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide

Legal Information

Prestige Antibodies is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Frances Zenón et al.
Journal of neuroimmune pharmacology : the official journal of the Society on NeuroImmune Pharmacology, 9(5), 703-715 (2014-09-12)
Substance abuse is a risk factor for HIV infection and progression to AIDS. Recent evidence establishes that cocaine use promotes brain perivascular macrophage infiltration and microglia activation. The lysosomal protease cathepsin B is increased in monocytes from patients with HIV
Chong Da Tan et al.
The Journal of physiology, 592(23), 5251-5268 (2014-09-28)
In cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease, the absence of functional CF transmembrane conductance regulator results in Cl(-)/HCO3 (-) hyposecretion and triggers Na(+) hyperabsorption through the epithelial Na(+) channel (ENaC), which contribute to reduced airway surface liquid (ASL) pH and volume.
Wei Ma et al.
PloS one, 9(3), e92351-e92351 (2014-03-13)
Despite great progress in treatment, the prognosis for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) remains poor, highlighting the importance of early detection. Although upper endoscopy can be used for the screening of esophagus, it has limited sensitivity for early
B Werle et al.
Cancer, 89(11), 2282-2291 (2001-01-09)
Tumor cells require specific proteolytic enzymes for invasion and metastasis, including lysosomal peptidases--cathepsins. Cathepsin B is a lysosomal cysteine peptidase, which appears to play a major role in invasion and metastasis of human tumors. In this study, the authors focused
Paola Matarrese et al.
Molecular cancer, 9, 207-207 (2010-08-06)
Cathepsins represent a group of proteases involved in determining the metastatic potential of cancer cells. Among these are cysteinyl- (e.g. cathepsin B and cathepsin L) and aspartyl-proteases (e.g. cathepsin D), normally present inside the lysosomes as inactive proenzymes. Once released

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