| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Urokinase-type plasminogen activator; U-plasminogen activator; uPA; Urokinase-type plasminogen activator long chain A; Urokinase-type plasminogen activator short chain A; Urokinase-type plasminogen activator chain B; PLAU |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human PLAU recombinant protein (Position: I179-L431). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of PLAU 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-PLAU Antibody Picoband® catalog # A04352-1. Tested in ELISA, 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived human PLAU recombinant protein (Position: I179-L431). (reported region: I179-L431).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 48 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: ELISA, 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
plasminogen activator, urokinase. Urokinase, also known as urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA), is a serine protease present in humans and other animals. This gene encodes a secreted serine protease that converts plasminogen to plasmin. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate A and B polypeptide chains. These chains associate via a single disulfide bond to form the catalytically inactive high molecular weight urokinase-type plasminogen activator (HMW-uPA). HMW-uPA can be further processed into the catalytically active low molecular weight urokinase-type plasminogen activator (LMW-uPA). This low molecular weight form does not bind to the urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor. Mutations in this gene may be associated with Quebec platelet disorder and late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes an isoform that is proteolytically processed. Functional note: Specifically cleaves the zymogen plasminogen to form the active enzyme plasmin. Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in the prostate gland and prostate cancers.
Research relevance and current trends
- Adaptive Immunity: Researchers commonly examine how PLAU relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- B Cells: Researchers commonly examine how PLAU relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Hematopoietic Progenitors: Researchers commonly examine how PLAU relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative PLAU levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
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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