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| Alternative Names | Calpain-1 catalytic subunit;3.4.22.52;Calcium-activated neutral proteinase 1;CANP 1;Calpain mu-type;Calpain-1 large subunit;Cell proliferation-inducing gene 30 protein;Micromolar-calpain;muCANP;CAPN1;CANPL1;PIG30; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Calpain 1, different from the mouse sequence by two amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-Calpain 1/CAPN1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting CAPN1. Common applications include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, IHC-F. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 82 kDa; calculated MW: 81890 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Calpain 1/CAPN1 Antibody catalog # PA1364. 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
- Target: CAPN1 — Calpain-1 catalytic subunit
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 82 kDa; Calculated: 81890 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Calcium-regulated non-lysosomal thiol-protease which catalyze limited proteolysis of substrates involved in cytoskeletal remodeling and signal transduction.
Scientific background (datasheet): Calpain-1 catalytic subunit is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CAPN1 gene. Calpain is an intracellular protease that requires calcium for its catalytic activity. Two isozymes, calpain I (mu-calpain) and calpain II (m-calpain), with different calcium requirements, have been identified. Both are heterodimers composed of L (large, catalytic, 80 kD) and S (small, regulatory, 30 kD) subunits. The isozymes share an identical S subunit, with the differences arising from the L subunits, L1 (CAPN1) and L2. By quantitative RT-PCR, Ueyama et al. (1998) found that expression of calpain-1 and calpain-2 mRNA was significantly increased in muscle biopsy samples derived from 5 men with progressive muscular dystrophy (e.g., DMD; 310200) and 2 men and 3 women with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; 105400) compared with controls. Using cDNA clones as probes, Ohno et al. (1989, 1990) assign CANPL1 to chromosome 11.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm . Cell membrane . Translocates to the plasma membrane upon Ca (2+) binding. In granular keratinocytes and in lower corneocytes, colocalizes with FLG and FLG2 (PubMed:21531719). .
Tissue details (datasheet): Ubiquitous.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the peptidase C2 family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Calcium Signaling,Cell Biology,Proteolysis/Ubiquitin,Proteolytic Enzymes,Signal Transduction,Signaling Pathway.
- 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.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation/permeabilization compatibility and controls.
- 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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