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| Alternative Names | Apolipoprotein D;Apo-D;ApoD;APOD; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Apolipoprotein D. |
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Overview
Anti-Apolipoprotein D/APOD Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting APOD. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 30 kDa; calculated MW: 21276 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Apolipoprotein D/APOD Antibody catalog # PA1388. Tested in 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: APOD — Apolipoprotein D
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 30 kDa; Calculated: 21276 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): APOD occurs in the macromolecular complex with lecithin- cholesterol acyltransferase. It is probably involved in the transport and binding of bilin. Appears to be able to transport a variety of ligands in a number of different contexts.
Scientific background (datasheet): Apolipoprotein D (Apo-D) is a protein that in humans, encoded by the APOD gene. Being a member of the alpha (2 mu)-microglobulin superfamily of carrier proteins, Apo-D is also known as lipocalin.The gene has been localized to the p14.2----qter region of human chromosome 3. It is a glycoprotein of estimated molecular weight 33,000 Da. The Apo-D encoded a protein of 169 amino acid residue.It has been detected in human liver, intestine, pancreas, kidney, placenta, adrenal, spleen, and fetal brain tissue. For its features, Apo-D has been a biomarker of androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS).
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted.
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed in liver, intestine, pancreas, kidney, placenta, adrenal, spleen, fetal brain tissue and tears.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDR) family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Growth Factors/Hormones,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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