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| Alternative Names | Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase;5-LO;5-lipoxygenase;1.13.11.34;ALOX5;LOG5; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human ALOX5, different from the related rat and mouse sequences by two amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-5 Lipoxygenase/ALOX5 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting ALOX5. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 78 kDa; calculated MW: 77983 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-5 Lipoxygenase/ALOX5 Antibody catalog # PA1644. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ALOX5 — Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 78 kDa; Calculated: 77983 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Catalyzes the first step in leukotriene biosynthesis, and thereby plays a role in inflammatory processes. .
Scientific background (datasheet): ALOX5 (ARACHIDONATE 5-LIPOXYGENASE), also known as LOG5 or 5-LO (5-LIPOXYGENASE), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ALOX5 gene. ALOX5 is a member of the lipoxygenase family of enzymes which also transforms EFAs into leukotrienes and is a current target for pharmaceutical intervention in a number of diseases. The enzyme 5-lipoxygenase catalyzes 2 reactions in the formation of leukotrienes. The ALOX5 gene is mapped to chromosome 10q11.21 based on an alignment of the ALOX5 sequence with the genomic sequence. Human 5-LO contains 3 nuclear localization sequences (NLSs) and a phosphorylation site involved in nuclear localization. Compared with age-matched 5-LO competent mice, the 5-LO knockout mice developed less right heart hypertrophy. Pharmacologic inhibition or ALOX5 gene disruption resulted in a significant decrease of beta-amyloid production and gamma-secretase levels. ALOX5 activity is short-lived, apparently in part because of an intrinsic instability of the enzyme.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm. Nucleus matrix. Nucleus membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Shuttles between cytoplasm and nucleus. Found exclusively in the nucleus, when phosphorylated on Ser-272. Calcium binding promotes translocation from the cytosol and the nuclear matrix to the nuclear envelope and membrane association.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the lipoxygenase family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Atherosclerosis,Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Cardiovascular,Endocrine Metabolism,Energy Metabolism,Energy Transfer Pathways,Heart Disease,Hormone Biosynthesis,Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism,Metabolic Signaling Pathway,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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