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| Alternative Names | Vascular endothelial growth factor A;VEGF-A;Vascular permeability factor;VPF;Vegfa;Vegf; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived mouse VEGF recombinant protein (Position: A27-R214). Mouse VEGF shares 89.4% and 98.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat VEGF, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of Vegfa (Vascular endothelial growth factor A) 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-VEGF/Vegfa Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00045. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with 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 mouse VEGF recombinant protein (Position: A27-R214). Mouse VEGF shares 89.4% and 98.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat VEGF, respectively. (reported region: A27-R214).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 27 kDa.; calculated MW: 25283 MW
- Reactivity: Mouse,Rat
- Applications: 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
Vascular endothelial growth factor A; Vascular endothelial growth factor A. VEGF, a homodimeric glycoprotein of relative molecular mass 45,000, is the only mitogen that specifically acts on endothelial cells. It may be a major regulator of tumor angiogenesis in vivo. It is, however, structurally related to platelet-derived growth factor. VEGF shares homology with the PDGF A chain and B chain, including conservation of all 8 cysteines found in PDGFA and PDGFB. VEGF gene contains 8 exons. And VEGF induces remodeling and enhances TH2-mediated sensitization and inflammation in the lung. This gene can also regulate haematopoietic stem cell survival by an internal autocrine loop mechanism. What’s more, it also stimulates neurogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Functional note: Growth factor active in angiogenesis, vasculogenesis and endothelial cell growth. Induces endothelial cell proliferation, promotes cell migration, inhibits apoptosis and induces permeabilization of blood vessels. Binds to the FLT1/VEGFR1 and KDR/VEGFR2 receptors, heparan sulfate and heparin. May play a role in increasing vascular permeability during lactation, when increased transport of molecules from the blood is required for efficient milk protein synthesis (By similarity). . Reported localization: Isoform VEGF-1: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: In developing embryos, expressed mainly in the choroid plexus, paraventricular neuroepithelium, placenta and kidney glomeruli. Also found in bronchial epithelium, adrenal gland and in seminiferous tubules of testis. High expression of VEGF continues in kidney glomeruli and choroid plexus in adults.
Research relevance and current trends
- Angiogenesis: Researchers commonly examine how Vegfa (Vascular endothelial growth factor A) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer: Researchers commonly examine how Vegfa (Vascular endothelial growth factor A) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cancer Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how Vegfa (Vascular endothelial growth factor A) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative Vegfa (Vascular endothelial growth factor A) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
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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