| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Carbonic anhydrase 4;4.2.1.1;Carbonate dehydratase IV;Carbonic anhydrase IV;CA-IV;CA4; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human CA IV recombinant protein (Position: A19-S284). Human CA IV shares 55.5% and 58.9% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat CA IV, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of CA4 (Carbonic anhydrase 4) 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-Carbonic Anhydrase IV/CA4 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01523-1. Tested in 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 CA IV recombinant protein (Position: A19-S284). Human CA IV shares 55.5% and 58.9% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat CA IV, respectively. (reported region: A19-S284).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 35 kDa; calculated MW: 35032 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: 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
Carbonic anhydrase 4; Carbonic anhydrase 4. Carbonic anhydrase 4 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CA4 gene. Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are a large family of zinc metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. They participate in a variety of biological processes, including respiration, calcification, acid-base balance, bone resorption, and the formation of aqueous humor, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, and gastric acid. They show extensive diversity in tissue distribution and in their subcellular localization. This gene encodes a glycosylphosphatidyl-inositol-anchored membrane isozyme expressed on the luminal surfaces of pulmonary (and certain other) capillaries and proximal renal tubules. Its exact function is not known; however, it may have a role in inherited renal abnormalities of bicarbonate transport. Functional note: Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. May stimulate the sodium/bicarbonate transporter activity of SLC4A4 that acts in pH homeostasis. It is essential for acid overload removal from the retina and retina epithelium, and acid release in the choriocapillaris in the choroid. . Reported localization: Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor, GPI-anchor. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in the endothelium of the choriocapillaris in eyes (at protein level). Not expressed in the retinal epithelium at detectable levels. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Neuroscience: Researchers commonly examine how CA4 (Carbonic anhydrase 4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Sensory System: Researchers commonly examine how CA4 (Carbonic anhydrase 4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Visual System: Researchers commonly examine how CA4 (Carbonic anhydrase 4) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative CA4 (Carbonic anhydrase 4) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
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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