| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Alpha-crystallin B chain;Alpha (B)-crystallin;Heat shock protein beta-5;HspB5;Renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-27;Rosenthal fiber component;CRYAB;CRYA2, HSPB5; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human CRYAB |
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Overview
This product is an anti-CRYAB antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone ABHC-3; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, IP (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-CRYAB/Alpha B Crystallin Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M03496. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CRYAB (Alpha-crystallin B chain).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone ABHC-3; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,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
CRYAB (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): May contribute to the transparency and refractive index of the lens. Has chaperone-like activity, preventing aggregation of various proteins under a wide range of stress conditions. Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm . Nucleus . Translocates to the nucleus during heat shock and resides in sub-nuclear structures known as SC35 speckles or nuclear splicing speckles. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Lens as well as other tissues.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cell Type Markers,Immunology.
- 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.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich target complexes for downstream immunoblot or interaction analyses.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate CRYAB antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect CRYAB expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect CRYAB in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize CRYAB by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Enrich CRYAB by immunoprecipitation from lysates for downstream analysis
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: 45 kDa; calculated MW: 20159 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): 45 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm . Nucleus . Translocates to the nucleus during heat shock and resides in sub-nuclear structures known as SC35 speckles or nuclear splicing speckles.
- Tissue details (provided): Lens as well as other tissues.
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