| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Placenta-specific protein 9; PLAC9 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human MFSD13A recombinant protein (Position: N66-V517). |
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Overview
Anti-MFSD13A Antibody Picoband® is an antibody reagent for detection of MFSD13A (placenta specific 9). Researchers commonly use anti-MFSD13A antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA).
Boster Bio Anti-MFSD13A Antibody Picoband® catalog # A17995-1. Tested in ELISA, WB, Flow Cytometry 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: MFSD13A — Transmembrane protein 240 (placenta specific 9). Alternative names: Placenta-specific protein 9; PLAC9
- Antibody format: Polyclonal; Rabbit IgG
- Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Human
- Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
- Immunogen: E.coli-derived human MFSD13A recombinant protein (Position: N66-V517).
- Molecular weight context: observed 57 kDa, calculated 24145 MW (reported)
- Provided application(s): WB, IHC, 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: Involved in cellular response to oxidative stress.
Cellular localization: Secreted.
Tissue details: Detected in liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, pancreas, spleen, thyroid, testis, ovary, small intestine and colon.
Background: MFSD13A (Major Facilitator Superfamily Domain Containing 13A) is located on human chromosome 10q24.32. The MFSD13A protein is ubiquitously expressed in brain, lung and other tissues. Structurally, the encoded protein is reported to be 27160 Da in mass. The MFSD13A (also known as TMEM180; C10orf77; bA18I14.8) gene is conserved in chimpanzee, Rhesus monkey, dog, cow, mouse, chicken, frog, etc. 234 organisms have orthologs with human gene MFSD13A. The MFSD13A gene might be genetic modifiers of pancreatic cancer tumorigenesis.
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.
- 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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