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| Alternative Names | Retinal dehydrogenase 1;RALDH 1;RalDH1;1.2.1.36;ALDH-E1;ALHDII;Aldehyde dehydrogenase family 1 member A1;Aldehyde dehydrogenase, cytosolic;ALDH1A1;ALDC, ALDH1, PUMB1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human ALDH1A1, different from the related rat and mouse sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
Anti-Retinal dehydrogenase 1 ALDH1A1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting ALDH1A1. Common applications include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 65 kDa; calculated MW: 54862 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Retinal dehydrogenase 1 ALDH1A1 Antibody catalog # PA1671. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, 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
- Target: ALDH1A1 — Retinal dehydrogenase 1
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 65 kDa; Calculated: 54862 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Binds free retinal and cellular retinol-binding protein- bound retinal. Can convert/oxidize retinaldehyde to retinoic acid (By similarity). .
Scientific background (datasheet): ALDH1A1 (Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A1), also called ALDH1, RALDH1 or ALDH, LIVER CYTOSOLIC, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ALDH1A1 gene. And this protein belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenases family of proteins. The ALDH1A1 gene is mapped on 9q21.13. ALDH1A1 also belongs to the group of corneal crystallins that help maintain the transparency of the cornea.ALDH1A1 is associated with a low Km for NAD, a high Km for acetaldehyde, and is strongly inactivated by disulfiram. The ALDH1 gene is about 53 kb long and is divided into 13 exons. Retinaldehyde is generated by ADH1 from retinol, and its concentration is determined in large part by its subsequent catabolism by RALDH1 to retinoic acid.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the aldehyde dehydrogenase family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cancer,Cell Type Marker,Hematopoietic Progenitors,Neurodegenerative Disease,Neurogenesis,Neurology Process,Neuron Marker,Neuroscience,Stem Cells,Tumor Biomarkers.
- 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.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation/permeabilization compatibility and controls.
- 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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