| Field | Specification |
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| Mfr No | |
| Alternative Names | Annexin A8 ;Annexin VIII ;Annexin-8 ;Vascular anticoagulant-beta ;VAC-beta ;ANXA8 ;ANX8; |
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| Concentration | |
| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human LYPLA3/PLA2G15 recombinant protein (Position: D92-Q372). |
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| Reconstitution | |
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Overview
Anti-LYPLA3/PLA2G15 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody reagent for detection of PLA2G15 (Annexin A8). Researchers commonly use anti-PLA2G15 antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow, ELISA).
Boster Bio Anti-LYPLA3/PLA2G15 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A08649. Tested in ELISA, , IF, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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
- Target: PLA2G15 — Annexin A8 (Annexin A8). Alternative names: Annexin A8 ;Annexin VIII ;Annexin-8 ;Vascular anticoagulant-beta ;VAC-beta ;ANXA8 ;ANX8;
- Antibody format: Polyclonal; Rabbit IgG
- Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Human
- Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
- Immunogen: E.coli-derived human LYPLA3/PLA2G15 recombinant protein (Position: D92-Q372).
- Molecular weight context: observed 42-57 kDa, calculated 36881 MW (reported)
- Provided application(s): WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow, ELISA
These attributes help contextualize how the antibody is commonly selected (host/clonality/isotype/label) and how signals are interpreted across sample types and assay formats.
Biological background
Function: This protein is an anticoagulant protein that acts as an in inhibitor of the thromboplastin-specific complex, which is involved in the blood coagulation cascade.
Cellular localization: Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cell junction, gap junction.
Tissue details: Ubiquitously expressed.
Background: LYPLA3, also known as Group XV phospholipase A2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PLA2G15 gene. Lysophospholipases are enzymes that act on biological membranes to regulate the multifunctional lysophospholipids. The protein encoded by this gene hydrolyzes lysophosphatidylcholine to glycerophosphorylcholine and a free fatty acid. This enzyme is present in the plasma and thought to be associated with high-density lipoprotein. A later paper contradicts the function of this gene. It demonstrates that this gene encodes a lysosomal enzyme instead of a lysophospholipase and has both calcium-independent phospholipase A2 and transacylase activities.
Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
Research relevance and current trends
- Quantitative and spatial profiling: expression patterns are increasingly studied across cell states using multiplex imaging and omics-informed validation.
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications: researchers often evaluate how isoform composition and PTMs can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Context-aware interpretation: comparative studies commonly include perturbations (stimulation, inhibition, genetic models) to relate target changes to pathway behavior.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare relative target abundance and apparent size shifts (e.g., isoforms/PTMs) across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): assess distribution across tissue compartments and compare staining patterns between groups.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization with compartment markers.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts after stimulation or differentiation.
Across these uses, researchers typically interpret changes in signal as relative differences between matched sample groups, considering sample preparation and biological context.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Apparent molecular weight can vary due to isoforms, proteolysis, glycosylation, phosphorylation, and sample preparation differences.
- Species reactivity and epitope conservation can influence observed signal patterns, especially in cross-species studies.
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype controls where relevant) and, when feasible, genetic or orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, or independent assays) to support interpretation.
For antibody reagents, monoclonal antibodies are often chosen for epitope consistency across lots, while polyclonals may recognize multiple epitopes and can show different background characteristics depending on context.
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