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ABS2215

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Anti-Uromodulin/THP

Synonym(s):

Tamm-Horsfall urinary glycoprotein;THP

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.43

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

purified antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

mol wt

calculated mol wt 69.76 kDa
observed mol wt ~105 kDa

purified by

affinity chromatography

species reactivity

human

packaging

antibody small pack of 100 μg

technique(s)

immunohistochemistry: suitable
western blot: suitable

isotype

IgGκ

epitope sequence

C-terminal

Protein ID accession no.

UniProt accession no.

storage temp.

2-8°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... UMOD(7369)

General description

Uromodulin (UniProt: P07911; also known as Tamm-Horsfall urinary glycoprotein, THP) is encoded by the UMOD gene (Gene ID: 7369) in human. Uromodulin is a homodimeric glycoprotein that is produced in the kidney and can polymerize into long filaments. It is expressed in the tubular cells of the kidney and is most abundant protein in normal urine. It plays a role in biogenesis and organization of the apical membrane of epithelial cells of the thick ascending limb of Henle′s loop, where it promotes formation of complex filamentous gel-like structure that may play a role in the water barrier permeability. It also facilitates neutrophil migration across renal epithelia. Uromodulin contains a ZP domain (aa 334-589) that mediates polymerization, leading to the formation of long filaments. The core of the filament consists of stacked ZP domains, which assemble into a helical structure. Each ZP domain consists of an N-terminal (ZP-N; aa 334-429) and C-terminal (ZP-C; aa 465-589) region connected by a flexible linker. The linker allows the ZP domain to wrap around the ZP-C subdomain of the preceding subunit. It is proteolytically cleaved at a conserved C-terminal proteolytic cleavage site to generate the secreted form found in the urine. In the urine, it may contribute to colloid osmotic pressure, retard passage of positively charged electrolytes, and prevent urinary tract infection. It also inhibits the formation of liquid containing supersaturated salts and subsequent formation of salt crystals. Five isoforms of uromodulin have been described that are produced by alternative splicing. (Ref.: Micanovic, R., et al. (2022). Am. J. Physiol. Renal Physiol. 322(4); F403-418; Schmid, M., et al. (2010). Cell Physiol. Biochem. 26(3); 311-318; Santambrogio, S., et al. (2008). Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 370(3); 410-413).

Specificity

This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects Uromodulin/THP. It targets an epitope within 22 amino acids from the C-terminal region.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 22 amino acids from the C-terminal region of Human Uromodulin/THP.

Application

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Western Blotting in Human kidney tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected Uromodulin/THP in Human kidney tissue lysate.

Tested applications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Uromodulin/THP in human kidney tissue sections.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user

Physical form

Purified rabbit polyclonal antibody in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide.

Reconstitution

1.0 mg/mL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.

Storage and Stability

Recommended storage: +2°C to +8°C.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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