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Overview
CTSH Antibody / Cathepsin H is a anti-CTSH Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 31C05 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF) with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CTSH
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 31C05, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, ICC, IF
Biological background
CTSH antibody is applied in immunology, cancer biology, and developmental biology. Cathepsin H contributes to general protein turnover in lysosomes and is critical for remodeling of tissues during development and wound healing. In immune cells, CTSH processes antigens for presentation on MHC class II molecules, influencing adaptive immune responses. By detecting cathepsin H, researchers can investigate both housekeeping proteolysis and specialized immune functions.
Western blot assays detect both procathepsin H and the mature active enzyme. Immunohistochemistry maps expression in tissues such as lung, kidney, and lymph nodes, while immunofluorescence highlights punctate lysosomal localization. These assays provide robust methods for assessing lysosomal function across systems.
Dysregulated CTSH activity has been implicated in cancer progression. Tumor cells exploit cathepsin H and related proteases to degrade extracellular matrix, promoting invasion and metastasis. Elevated expression of CTSH correlates with poor prognosis in lung and breast cancer. Conversely, cathepsin H deficiency impairs immune processing and contributes to altered inflammatory responses. By applying CTSH antibody, researchers can study the balance between protective immune function and pathological proteolysis.
Beyond cancer, CTSH plays roles in metabolic and neurodegenerative disease. In the brain, altered lysosomal protease activity contributes to protein aggregation disorders such as Alzheimer disease. Cathepsin H has been linked to processing of amyloid precursor protein and clearance of aggregated proteins. In metabolic disorders, abnormal CTSH expression influences adipose tissue remodeling and insulin sensitivity.
CTSH antibody also supports studies in developmental biology. Lysosomal proteases including cathepsin H are required for embryogenesis, bone remodeling, and organ morphogenesis. Mouse knockout models reveal roles in immune cell differentiation and growth factor activation. Detection of CTSH in these contexts informs both basic developmental mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions.
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Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Monoclonal antibodies provide a defined epitope recognition profile that can support consistent comparisons across experiments.
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