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| Alternative Names | Angiotensin-converting enzyme;ACE;3.2.1.-;3.4.15.1;Dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase I;Kininase II;CD143;Angiotensin-converting enzyme, soluble form;ACE;DCP, DCP1; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human ACE recombinant protein (Position: K651-Y864). Human ACE shares 73% and 76% amino acid (aa) sequences identity with mouse and rat ACE, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of ACE (Angiotensin-converting enzyme) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 1/ACE Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9124. Tested in IF, IHC, IHC-F, ICC, 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E.coli-derived human ACE recombinant protein (Position: K651-Y864). Human ACE shares 73% and 76% amino acid (aa) sequences identity with mouse and rat ACE, respectively. (reported region: K651-Y864).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 180 kDa; calculated MW: 149715 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IF, IHC, IHC-F, ICC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Angiotensin-converting enzyme; Angiotensin-converting enzyme. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an exopeptidase, is a circulating enzyme that participates in the body's renin-angiotensin system (RAS), which mediates extracellular volume (i.e. that of the blood plasma, lymph and interstitial fluid), and arterial vasoconstriction. It is secreted by pulmonary and renal endothelial cells and catalyzes the conversion of decapeptide angiotensin I to octapeptide angiotensin II. Using a DNA marker at the growth hormone gene locus, which they characterized as 'extremely polymorphic' and which showed no recombination with ACE, ACE was mapped to 17q22-q24, consistent with the in situ hybridization mapping to 17q23. ACE, or kininase II, is a dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase that plays an important role in blood pressure regulation and electrolyte balance by hydrolyzing angiotensin I into angiotensin II, a potent vasopressor, and aldosterone-stimulating peptide. The enzyme is also able to inactivate bradykinin, a potent vasodilator. Functional note: Converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II by release of the terminal His-Leu, this results in an increase of the vasoconstrictor activity of angiotensin. Also able to inactivate bradykinin, a potent vasodilator. Has also a glycosidase activity which releases GPI-anchored proteins from the membrane by cleaving the mannose linkage in the GPI moiety. Reported localization: Angiotensin-converting enzyme, soluble form: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Ubiquitously expressed, with highest levels in lung, kidney, heart, gastrointestinal system and prostate. Isoform Testis-specific is expressed in spermatocytes and adult testis. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Metalloprotease: Researchers commonly examine how ACE (Angiotensin-converting enzyme) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Pathways and Processes: Researchers commonly examine how ACE (Angiotensin-converting enzyme) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Proteolysis/Ubiquitin: Researchers commonly examine how ACE (Angiotensin-converting enzyme) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative ACE (Angiotensin-converting enzyme) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of ACE (Angiotensin-converting enzyme) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the peptidase M2 family.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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