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| Alternative Names | Mucin-5AC ;MUC-5AC ;Gastric mucin ;Lewis B blood group antigen ;LeB ;Major airway glycoprotein ;Mucin-5 subtype AC, tracheobronchial;Tracheobronchial mucin ;TBM ;MUC5AC ;MUC5 ; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human Mucin 5AC. |
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Overview
Anti-Mucin 5AC/MUC5AC Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting MUC5AC. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 300 kDa; calculated MW: 585570 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Mucin 5AC/MUC5AC Antibody catalog # PA2303. Tested in IHC, 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: MUC5AC — Mucin-5AC
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 300 kDa; Calculated: 585570 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Gel-forming glycoprotein of gastric and respiratoy tract epithelia that protects the mucosa from infection and chemical damage by binding to inhaled microrganisms and particles that are subsequently removed by the mucocilary system.
Scientific background (datasheet): Mucin-5AC is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MUC5AC gene. It is mapped to 11p15.5. MUC5AC is highly expressed in adult trachea and stomach. This gene has been linked to mucus hypersecretion in the pulmonary tracts and associated to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has been showed that activation of the NF-kappa-B signaling pathway by inflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha upregulated MUC5AC mRNA expression nearly 6-fold. MUC5AC is also a and critical mediator of resistance during intestinal nematode infection.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted .
Tissue details (datasheet): Highly expressed in surface mucosal cells of respiratory tract and stomach epithelia. Overexpressed in a number of carcinomas. Also expressed in Barrett's esophagus epithelium and in the proximal duodenum. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Contains 1 CTCK (C-terminal cystine knot-like) domain.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Cytoskeleton/ECM,ECM Proteins,Extracellular Matrix,Invasion/Microenvironment,Signal Transduction,Tumor Antigens,Tumor Biomarkers,Tumor Immunology,Tumor-Associated Antigens.
- 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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