| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Integrin alpha-5;CD49 antigen-like family member E;Fibronectin receptor subunit alpha;Integrin alpha-F;VLA-5;CD49e;Integrin alpha-5 heavy chain;Integrin alpha-5 light chain;ITGA5;FNRA; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Integrin alpha 5 recombinant protein (Position: E787-E992). Human Integrin alpha 5 shares 86% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse Integrin alpha 5. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of ITGA5 (Integrin alpha-5) 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-Integrin alpha 5/ITGA5 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9254. 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 Integrin alpha 5 recombinant protein (Position: E787-E992). Human Integrin alpha 5 shares 86% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse Integrin alpha 5. (reported region: E787-E992).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 130 kDa; calculated MW: 114536 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
Integrin alpha-5; Integrin alpha-5. Integrin alpha-5, also known as FNRA or VLA5A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGA5 gene. The product of this gene belongs to the integrin alpha chain family. Integrins are integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. This gene encodes the integrin alpha 5 chain. Alpha chain 5 undergoes post-translational cleavage in the extracellular domain to yield disulfide-linked light and heavy chains that join with beta 1 to form a fibronectin receptor. In addition to adhesion, integrins are known to participate in cell-surface mediated signalling. Functional note: Integrin alpha-5/beta-1 is a receptor for fibronectin and fibrinogen. It recognizes the sequence R-G-D in its ligands. In case of HIV-1 infection, the interaction with extracellular viral Tat protein seems to enhance angiogenesis in Kaposi's sarcoma lesions. Reported localization: Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in most tissues with highest levels in kidney and heart. Overexpressed in the majority of common human cancers and their metastases, due to the presence of intratumoral hypoxia and as a result of mutations in genes encoding oncoproteins and tumor suppressors. A higher level expression seen in pituitary tumors as compared to the pituitary gland. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Cell Adhesion: Researchers commonly examine how ITGA5 (Integrin alpha-5) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cytoskeleton/ECM: Researchers commonly examine how ITGA5 (Integrin alpha-5) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Integrins: Researchers commonly examine how ITGA5 (Integrin alpha-5) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative ITGA5 (Integrin alpha-5) 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
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the integrin alpha chain family.
- 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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