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| Alternative names | cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase;3.1.4.35 ;cGMP-binding cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase;CGB-PDE;PDE5A;PDE5; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human PDE5A, different from the related mouse sequence by eight amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of PDE5A (cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-PDE5A Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02490-2. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human PDE5A, different from the related mouse sequence by eight amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 100 kDa; calculated MW: 99985 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Rat
- Applications: IHC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase; cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase. cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 is an enzyme from the phosphodiesterase class. It is found in various tissues, most prominently the corpus cavernosum and the retina. It has also been recently discovered to play a vital role in the cardiovascular system. Furthermore, PDE5A also plays a role in signal transduction by regulating the intracellular concentration of cyclic nucleotides. This PDE5A gene is mapped to 4q26. Functional note: Plays a role in signal transduction by regulating the intracellular concentration of cyclic nucleotides. This phosphodiesterase catalyzes the specific hydrolysis of cGMP to 5'- GMP (PubMed:9714779, PubMed:15489334). Specifically regulates nitric-oxide-generated cGMP (PubMed:15489334). . Reported localization: Cytoplasm. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in aortic smooth muscle cells, heart, placenta, skeletal muscle and pancreas and, to a much lesser extent, in brain, liver and lung.
Research relevance and current trends
- Atherosclerosis: Researchers commonly examine how PDE5A (cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how PDE5A (cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how PDE5A (cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative PDE5A (cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of PDE5A (cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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