| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Alpha-sarcoglycan;Alpha-SG;50 kDa dystrophin-associated glycoprotein;50DAG;Adhalin;Dystroglycan-2;SGCA;ADL, DAG2; |
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| Form | Liquid |
| Host | |
| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human alpha Sarcoglycan |
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Overview
This product is an anti-SGCA antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone ABGE-19; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, IP (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-alpha Sarcoglycan Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M04756. Tested in WB, IHC, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: SGCA (Alpha-sarcoglycan).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone ABGE-19; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
SGCA (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Component of the sarcoglycan complex, a subcomplex of the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex which forms a link between the F-actin cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix. Reported cellular localization context: Cell membrane, sarcolemma ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton . Tissue expression notes (as provided): Most strongly expressed in skeletal muscle. Also expressed in cardiac muscle and, at much lower levels, in lung. In the fetus, most abundant in cardiac muscle and, at lower levels, in lung. Also detected in liver and kidney. Not expressed in brain.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cytoskeleton/ECM,ECM Proteins,Extracellular Matrix,Signal Transduction.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich target complexes for downstream immunoblot or interaction analyses.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate SGCA antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect SGCA expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect SGCA in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Enrich SGCA by immunoprecipitation from lysates for downstream analysis
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 85 kDa; calculated MW: 42875 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 85 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cell membrane, sarcolemma ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton .
- Tissue details (provided): Most strongly expressed in skeletal muscle. Also expressed in cardiac muscle and, at much lower levels, in lung. In the fetus, most abundant in cardiac muscle and, at lower levels, in lung. Also detected in liver and kidney. Not expressed in brain.
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