| Field | Specification |
|---|---|
| Target | |
| Alternative names | Beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha; Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase subunit alpha; Hexosaminidase subunit A; N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase subunit alpha; HEXA |
| UniProt # | |
| Host | |
| Clonality | |
| Isotype | |
| Reactivity | |
| Applications | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human HEXA recombinant protein (Position: A135-H179). |
| Molecular weight | |
| Purification | |
| Reconstitution | |
| Cellular localization | |
| Concentration | |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Storage | |
| Catalog no. (Mfr.) | |
| Main SKU |
Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha (gene HEXA) in human, mouse and rat samples and is validated for Western blot, ICC/IF and ELISA. The predicted molecular weight is 60.7 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 60 kDa.
Beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha (HEXA) is a lysosomal enzyme subunit that forms hexosaminidase A with the beta subunit (HEXB). Together with the GM2 activator protein, hexosaminidase A removes terminal N-acetylgalactosamine from GM2 ganglioside. HEXA mutations cause Tay–Sachs disease, and it is studied in lysosomal storage disorders.
| Target | Beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha (gene HEXA; UniProt P06865, human) |
|---|---|
| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 4 mg trehalose; 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4 |
| Calculated MW | 60.7 kDa |
| Observed MW | 60 kDa |
| Storage | As supplied: −20 °C for up to 12 months from receipt. After reconstitution: 4 °C for up to 1 month, or aliquot and keep at −20 °C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| Western blot | 0.1–0.25 µg/mL (Human, Mouse, Rat) |
|---|---|
| Immunocytochemistry / Immunofluorescence | 5 µg/mL (Human) |
| ELISA | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL |
Samples with a confirmed band (WB): human 293T cells, human Caco-2 cells, human HeLa cells, rat kidney tissue, mouse kidney tissue.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 5–20% gradient SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, 30 µg lysate per lane, transfer to nitrocellulose membrane, blocking in 5% non-fat milk, primary antibody at 0.25 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C, HRP-conjugated secondary antibody at 1:5000, ECL detection.
Samples with confirmed staining (ICC/IF): U2OS cells.
Immunogen
Recombinant human HEXA fragment (Ala135–His179), expressed in E. coli.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with human, mouse and rat. UniProt places beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha in the lysosome. The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
Safety
Customization & Add-ons: Can’t find the antibody you need—or require a custom format for your assay? We can help you source the best match or support custom antibody solutions for diverse research needs, including species and isotype selection, conjugations and labeling (e.g., HRP/AP, biotin, fluorophores), purification grade options (Protein A/G, affinity purified), formulation preferences (buffer selection, carrier-free, glycerol-free), custom concentrations and aliquoting, low-endotoxin options for cell-based work, and application-focused QC/validation support (project dependent). Click Talk to a Scientist to submit a request, email us at support@biohippo.com, or explore our Research Services for additional support—our team will follow up with feasibility details and next steps.
