Anti-Mast Cell Chymase/CMA1 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-Mast Cell Chymase/CMA1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting CMA1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 35 kDa; calculated MW: 27325 MW.

Boster Bio Anti-Mast Cell Chymase/CMA1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9055. Tested in 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

• Target: CMA1 — Chymase
• Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
• Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
• Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 35 kDa; Calculated: 27325 MW

Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Biological background

Protein function (datasheet): Major secreted protease of mast cells with suspected roles in vasoactive peptide generation, extracellular matrix degradation, and regulation of gland secretion.

Scientific background (datasheet): Chymase is a major secreted protease of mast cells with suspected roles in vasoactive peptide generation, extracellular matrix degradation, and regulation of gland secretion. This gene product is a chymotryptic serine proteinase that belongs to the peptidase family S1. Chymase is mapped to 14q12. It is expressed in mast cells and thought to function in the degradation of the extracellular matrix, the regulation of submucosal gland secretion, and the generation of vasoactive peptides. In the heart and blood vessels, this protein, rather than angiotensin converting enzyme, is largely responsible for converting angiotensin I to the vasoactive peptide angiotensin II.

Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted. Cytoplasmic granule. Mast cell granules.

Tissue details (datasheet): Mast cells in lung, heart, skin and placenta. Expressed in both normal skin and in urticaria pigmentosa lesions. .

Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the peptidase S1 family. Granzyme subfamily.

Research relevance and current trends

• Commonly studied in contexts related to Atherosclerosis,Cardiovascular,Cytoskeleton/ECM,ECM Enzymes,Extracellular Matrix,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Macrophage/Inflammation,Signal Transduction,Vascular Inflammation.
• Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
• Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).

Common research applications

• Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
• ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
• Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
• Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
• Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.

As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.

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