{"product_id":"anti-mucin-gastric-muc5ac-antibody-monoclonal-45m1-bha21006536","title":"Anti-Mucin Gastric MUC5AC Antibody (Monoclonal, 45M1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnti-Mucin Gastric MUC5AC Antibody (Monoclonal, 45M1) is an antibody targeting \u003cstrong\u003eMUC5B\u003c\/strong\u003e. Common applications include \u003cstrong\u003eWB, IHC, ICC\u003c\/strong\u003e. Key specifications include host: \u003cstrong\u003eMouse\u003c\/strong\u003e; clonality: \u003cstrong\u003eMonoclonal\u003c\/strong\u003e; clone: \u003cstrong\u003eClone: 45M1\u003c\/strong\u003e; isotype: \u003cstrong\u003eMouse IgG1\u003c\/strong\u003e; reactivity: \u003cstrong\u003eHuman,Rabbit,Rat\u003c\/strong\u003e; observed MW: \u003cstrong\u003e200 kDa\u003c\/strong\u003e; calculated MW: \u003cstrong\u003e585570 MW\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoster Bio Anti-Mucin Gastric MUC5AC Antibody (Monoclonal, 45M1) catalog # MA1061. Tested in IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Rabbit, Rat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e MUC5B — Mucin-5AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Host: Mouse; Clonality: Monoclonal; Clone: Clone: 45M1; Isotype: Mouse IgG1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies reactivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human,Rabbit,Rat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular weight guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Observed: 200 kDa; Calculated: 585570 MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecificity note:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cross reactivity with other proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein function (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific background (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mucin 5AC  (Muc5AC) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MUC5AC gene. Using real-time RT-PCR, Moehle et al.  (2006) found that MUC5AC was highly expressed in adult trachea and stomach. Expression was lower in adult lung and weak in fetal lung, and no expression was detected in other tissues. This gene has been linked to mucus hypersecretion in the pulmonary tracts and associated to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Moreover, Muc5ac is identified as a  and critical mediator of resistance during intestinal nematode infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellular localization (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Secreted .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTissue details (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSequence similarities (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains 1 CTCK (C-terminal cystine knot-like) domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern blot (WB):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare relative target abundance and apparent size\/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunohistochemistry (IHC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunofluorescence \/ ICC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation\/permeabilization compatibility and controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-reactivity (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e No cross-reactivity with other proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO\/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a monoclonal antibody, this reagent is expected to recognize a defined epitope, which can support consistency across lots when epitope accessibility is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- Sources (internal):\u003cbr\u003e- Product datasheet fields provided in this catalog row (vendor-supplied).\u003cbr\u003e- UniProt Knowledgebase (general protein annotations): https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/\u003cbr\u003e- NCBI Gene (general gene-level references): https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/\u003cbr\u003e--\u003e","brand":"Boster Bio","offers":[{"title":"100 ug\/vial \/ Unconjugated","offer_id":53069781500269,"sku":"MA1061","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/ma1061-mucin-gastric-primary-antibodies-ihc-testing-1.jpg?v=1772612515","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/anti-mucin-gastric-muc5ac-antibody-monoclonal-45m1-bha21006536","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}