Mouse Anti-Mast Cell Chymase (CMA1)
Chymase-1 (also mast cell protease I) is a secreted, 30kD glycoprotein member of the granzyme subfamily, peptidase S1 family of enzymes. It is secreted by mast cells and vascular smooth muscle cells, and converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II. This promotes fibroblast proliferation and secretion of ECM. Mature human chymase is 226aa in length. It contains one peptidase S1 domain (aa 2-245). There is one potential alternate splice form. It shows a deletion of the 99 C-terminal amino acids (aa149-247).
Applications
Suitable for use in Direct ELISA, Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions
Western Blot: 1ug/ml using human small intestine tissue Immunoprecipitation: 25ug/ml using conditioned cell culture medium spiked with recombinant human Chymase/CMA1 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 PBS. 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
Recombinant protein corresponding to Gly20-Asn247 from human Chymase, expressed in NSO cells. Species Sequence Homology: canine; 82%, mouse chymase; 75%
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, 5% trehalose. Reconstitute with 200ul sterile PBS.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography from hybridoma culture supernatant.
Specificity
Recognizes human Chymase at ~30kD. No cross reactivity with rmMCPT-1, rmMCPT-6, rmMCPT-7 or rmMCPT-11.
