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| Alternative Names | Angiotensin-converting enzyme; ACE; Dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase I; Kininase II; CD143; Angiotensin-converting enzyme, soluble form; Ace; Dcp1 |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Ace, which shares 70.3% and 91.9% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat Ace, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of Ace 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 # A00251. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with 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: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of mouse Ace, which shares 70.3% and 91.9% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat Ace, respectively.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 150-180 kDa; calculated MW: 54 kDa
- Reactivity: Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IHC, 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 I converting enzyme (peptidyl-dipeptidase A) 1. Angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE), also called DCP or CD143 is a zinc-containing dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase widely distributed in mammalian tissues and is thought to play a critical role in blood pressure regulation. This gene is mapped to 17q23.3. This gene encodes an enzyme involved in catalyzing the conversion of angiotensin I into a physiologically active peptide angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a potent vasopressor and aldosterone-stimulating peptide that controls blood pressure and fluid-electrolyte balance. This enzyme plays a key role in the renin-angiotensin system. Many studies have associated the presence or absence of a 287 bp Alu repeat element in this gene with the levels of circulating enzyme or cardiovascular pathophysiologies. 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. This GPIase activity seems to be crucial for the egg-binding ability of the sperm. Reported localization: Angiotensin-converting enzyme, soluble form: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Testis-specific isoform is expressed in spermatocytes, adult testis.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how Ace relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how Ace relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how Ace relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative Ace levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of Ace across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- 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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