Technical Data

A2295-02D3
Clone Type
Polyclonal
Host
Rabbit
Source
Human
Isotype
IgG
Grade
Purified
Applications
E IHC WB
Crossreactivity
Hu
Accession #
NP_068576
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Rabbit Anti-ACE2, ID (Angiotensin-converting Enzyme 2, ACE-related Carboxypeptidase, Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Homolog, ACEH, Metalloprotease MPROT15, Processed Angiotensin-converting Enzyme 2, UNQ868/PRO1885)

ACE2 cDNA encodes a deduced 805aa protein containing a potential 17aa N-terminal signal peptide and a putative 22aa C-terminal membrane anchor. It also possesses a zinc metalloprotease consensus sequence and a conserved glutamine residue that may function as a third zinc ligand. ACE2 is expressed predominantly in vascular endothelial cells of the heart and kidney. ACE converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, ACE2 converts angiotensin I to angiotensin 1-9, which has 9aa. Angiotensin II is a potent blood vessel constrictor, while angiotensin 1-9 does not impact blood vessels but is cleaved by ACE to a shorter peptide, angiotensin 1-7, which is a blood vessel dilator. Spike (S) proteins of coronaviruses, including the SARS coronavirus, bind with cellular receptors to mediate infection of target cells. ACE2 binds the S1 domain of the SARS coronavirus S protein. SARS coronavirus replicates efficiently on ACE2-transfected but not mock-transfected 293T cells. Anti-ACE2 but not anti-ACE1 antibody blocks viral replication on Vero E6 cells. It has been proposed that ACE2 is a functional receptor for SARS coronavirus.

Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications have not been tested.
Recommended Dilutions
Western Blot: 1:1000 Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1:50-1:100 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
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
KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide mapping to a fragment of residues within amino acids 140-172 in the central region of human ACE2.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.09% sodium azide.
Purity
Purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation
Specificity
Recognizes human ACE2.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Douglas, G.C., et al., Endocrinology 145(10):4703-4711 (2004). 2. Turner, A.J., et al., Trends Pharmacol. Sci. 25(6):291-294 (2004). 3. Towler, P., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 279(17):17996-18007 (2004). 4. Wong, S.K., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 279(5):3197-3201 (2004). 5. Li, W., et al., Nature 426(6965):450-454 (2003).
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