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| Alternative Names | Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase;5-LO;5-lipoxygenase;1.13.11.34;ALOX5;LOG5; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human ALOX5 recombinant protein (Position: A120-R483). Human ALOX5 shares 94% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat ALOX5. |
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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,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 78 kDa; calculated MW: 77983 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-5 Lipoxygenase/ALOX5 Antibody catalog # RP1031. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. 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,Mouse,Rat
- 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): Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase, also known as 5-LOX or 5-LO, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ALOX5 gene. ALOX5 is a member of the lipoxygenase family of enzymes. It is mapped to 10q11.21. ALOX5 plays a dual role in the synthesis of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid. The position of ALOX5 within the nucleus of resting cells determines the capacity to generate LTB4 upon subsequent activation. It is involved in lung vascular tone regulation and in the development of chronic pulmonary hypertension in hypoxic rodent models. ALOX5 also transforms EFAs into leukotrienes and is a current target for pharmaceutical intervention in a number of diseases.
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 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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