Rabbit Anti-aLA (Alpha-Lactalbumin, LALBA, LYZL7, Lactose Synthase B Protein, Lysozyme Like Protein 7)
alpha-lactalbumin is an important whey protein in cow's milk (~1 g/l), and is also present in the milk of many other mammalian species. In primates, alpha-lactalbumin expression is upregulated in response to the hormone prolactin and increases the production of lactose. alpha-lactalbumin forms the regulatory subunit of the lactose synthase (LS) heterodimer and Beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase (beta4Gal-T1) forms the catalytic component. Together, these proteins enable LS to produce lactose by transferring galactose moieties to glucose. As a monomer, alpha-lactalbumin strongly binds calcium and zinc ions and may possess bactericidal or antitumor activity. A folding variant of alpha-lactalbumin, called HAMLET, likely induces apoptosis in tumor and immature cells.
Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
ELISA: 1:100-1:5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400 Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500 Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100 Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MASMTGGQQM GRGSEF- ILFPAILAK QFTKCELSQL LKDIDGYGGI ALPELICTMF HTSGYDTQAI VENNESTEYG LFQISNKLWC KSSQVPQSRN ICDISCDKFL DDDITDDIMC AKKILDIKGI DYWLAHKALC TEKLEQWLCE KL
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Recombinant protein corresponding to Ile12-Leu142 of human aLA, expressed in E. coli.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Purity
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human aLA.
