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Overview
Anti-PMCA1 Antibody is an antibody targeting Plasma membrane Ca2+ ATPase 1, ATP2B1 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IF, IHC, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Plasma membrane Ca2+ ATPase 1, ATP2B1 (also reported as Plasma membrane Ca2+ ATPase 1, ATP2B1).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Rat, mouse - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): This antibody will recognize all known PMCA1 splice variants..
- Cited use: IHC (literature use does not guarantee performance in every setup).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
The plasma membrane calcium ATPase (PMCA) is a transport protein in the plasma membrane of cells responsible for removing calcium (Ca2+) from the cell. This pump is vital for regulating the amount of Ca2+ within cells1.PMCA and the sodium/calcium exchanger (NCX) are together the main regulators of intracellular Ca2+ concentrations2.Since it transports Ca2+ into the extracellular space, PMCA is also an important regulator of the Ca2+ concentration in the extracellular space3.The PMCA belongs to a family of P-type primary ion transport ATPases, and is expressed in a variety of tissues, including the brain4.The pump is powered by the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), with a stoichiometry of one Ca2+ ion removed for each molecule of ATP hydrolyzed. It binds to Ca2+ ions with a high affinity (a Km of 100 to 200 nM) but does not remove Ca2+ at a very fast rate.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-CP005.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-CP005; Negative control: BLP-CP005.
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