Anti-Vaspin/SERPINA12 Antibody Picoband®

Overview

Anti-Vaspin/SERPINA12 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting SERPINA12. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 47 kDa.

Boster Bio Anti-Vaspin/SERPINA12 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A05352-2. Tested in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA 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: SERPINA12
• Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: IgG
• Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
• Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 47 kDa

Biological background

Scientific background (datasheet): Serpin A12 (serine proteinase inhibitor-clade A #12; also vaspin) is a 45?50 kDa, secreted member of the alpha1-antitrypsin (clade A)-subfamily, Serpin superfamily of protease inhibitors. It is produced by visceral and subcutaneous adipocytes, plus adipocyte-derived stem cells during obesity or diabetes. The presence of vaspin reverses insulin-resistance. Its molecular target is unknown, but it may antagonize the action of proteases that impair the action of insulin. Rat Serpin A12 is 411 amino acids (aa) in length. It contains a 20 aa signal sequence and a 391 aa mature region. A potential “active” inhibitor site lies between Gly364 and Pro389. Mature rat Serpin A12 shares 62% and 88% aa identity with human and mouse Serpin A12, respectively.

Research relevance and current trends

• 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.
• 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.
• 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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