| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Hyaluronan and proteoglycan link protein 1;Cartilage-linking protein 1;Cartilage-link protein;Proteoglycan link protein;HAPLN1;CRTL1; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Carboxypeptidase A1+A2+B |
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Overview
This product is an anti-CPA1/CPA2/CPB1 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 23C13; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Carboxypeptidase A1+A2+B Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M05985-2. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CPA1/CPA2/CPB1 (Hyaluronan and proteoglycan link protein 1).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 23C13; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
CPA1/CPA2/CPB1 (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Stabilizes the aggregates of proteoglycan monomers with hyaluronic acid in the extracellular cartilage matrix. Reported cellular localization context: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Widely expressed. Weakly expressed in the brain. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cytoskeleton/ECM,ECM Proteins,Extracellular Matrix,Signal Transduction.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate CPA1/CPA2/CPB1 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect CPA1/CPA2/CPB1 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect CPA1/CPA2/CPB1 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize CPA1/CPA2/CPB1 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 44 kDa; calculated MW: 40166 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 44 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix.
- Tissue details (provided): Widely expressed. Weakly expressed in the brain. .
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