144841
Clone Type
PolyclonalHost
RabbitSource
HumanIsotype
IgGGrade
Affinity PurifiedApplications
IHC WBCrossreactivity
HuGene ID
LCN1Shipping Temp
Blue IceStorage Temp
-20°CRabbit Anti-Lipocalin-1 (Tear lipocalin)
Lipocalin-1(LCN1),also known as PREALBUMIN, TEAR or VEGP, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LCN1 gene. Lipocalin-1 is a member of the lipocalin family of small secretory proteins, which is mapped on 9q34.3. Lipocalin-1 is the primary lipid binding protein in tears and is overproduced in response to multiple stimuli including infection and stress. It may be a marker for chromosome aneuploidy as well as an autoantigen in Sjogren's syndrome. LCN1 inhibits the cysteine-protease papain in vitro, similar to cystatins. And LCN1 plays a role in the nonimmunologic defense and in the control of inflammatory processes in oral and ocular tissues. The investigations presented the first clear evidence that LCN1 is induced in infection or inflammation and supported the idea that this lipocalin functions as a physiologic protection factor of epithelia in vivo.
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Immunohistochemistry: paraffin Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Immunogen
A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Lipocalin-1.
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, 5% BSA, 0.05% Thimerosal, 0.05% sodium azide. Reconstitutie with 200ul sterile ddH2O.
Purity
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human Lipocalin-1. No crossreactivity with other proteins.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
1. Baumgartner, M., Holzfeind, P., Redl, B. Assignment of the gene for human tear prealbumin (LCN1), a member of the lipocalin superfamily, to chromosome 8q24. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 65: 101-103, 1994.|2. Blaker, M., Kock, K., Ahlers, C., Buck, F., Schmale, H. Molecular cloning of human von Ebner's gland protein, a member of the lipocalin superfamily highly expressed in lingual salivary glands. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1172: 131-137, 1993|3. Glasgow BJ, Abduragimov AR, Gasymov OK, Yusifov TN (2003). "Tear lipocalin: structure, function and molecular mechanisms of action". Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 506 (Pt A): 555–65.|USBio References
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