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| Alternative Names | Growth arrest-specific protein 6;GAS-6;AXL receptor tyrosine kinase ligand;GAS6;AXLLG; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human GAS 6 recombinant protein (Position: M488-S660). Human GAS 6 shares 79.7% and 81.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat GAS 6, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of GAS6 (Growth arrest-specific protein 6) 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-GAS 6/GAS6 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00608-1. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IHC, 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 GAS 6 recombinant protein (Position: M488-S660). Human GAS 6 shares 79.7% and 81.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat GAS 6, respectively. (reported region: M488-S660).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 55, 75 kDa; calculated MW: 79 kDa
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IHC, 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
Growth arrest-specific protein 6; Growth arrest-specific protein 6. Growth arrest-specific 6, also known as GAS6, is a human gene coding for the Gas6 protein. It is similar to the Protein S with the same domain organization and 43% amino acid identity. It was originally found as a gene upregulated by growth arrested fibroblasts. This gene is frequently overexpressed in many cancers and has been implicated as an adverse prognostic marker. Elevated protein levels are additionally associated with a variety of disease states, including venous thromboembolic disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, chronic renal failure, and preeclampsia. Functional note: Ligand for tyrosine-protein kinase receptors AXL, TYRO3 and MER whose signaling is implicated in cell growth and survival, cell adhesion and cell migration. GAS6/AXL signaling plays a role in various processes such as endothelial cell survival during acidification by preventing apoptosis, optimal cytokine signaling during human natural killer cell development, hepatic regeneration, gonadotropin-releasing hormone neuron survival and migration, platelet activation, or regulation of thrombotic responses. . Reported localization: Secreted . Expression/tissue context: Plasma. Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are widely expressed. Isoform 1 is the predominant form in spleen. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Atherosclerosis: Researchers commonly examine how GAS6 (Growth arrest-specific protein 6) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how GAS6 (Growth arrest-specific protein 6) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Hematopoietic Progenitors: Researchers commonly examine how GAS6 (Growth arrest-specific protein 6) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative GAS6 (Growth arrest-specific protein 6) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of GAS6 (Growth arrest-specific protein 6) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
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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