Cystatin A Antibody / CSTA

SKU: orb639603

Description

The cystatin superfamily encompasses proteins that contain multiple cystatin-like sequences. Some of the members are active cysteine protease inhibitors, while others have lost or perhaps never acquired this inhibitory activity. There are three inhibitory families in the superfamily, including the type 1 cystatins (stefins), type 2 cystatins, and kininogens. This gene encodes a stefin that functions as a cysteine protease inhibitor, forming tight complexes with papain and the cathepsins B, H, and L. The protein is one of the precursor proteins of cornified cell envelope in keratinocytes and plays a role in epidermal development and maintenance. Stefins have been proposed as prognostic and diagnostic tools for cancer.

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: IHC-P
• Dilution range: Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  Optimal dilution of the antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG2c, kappa
• Clone No.: CPTC-CSTA-1
• Immunogen: A recombinant human partial protein (amino acids 1-98) was used as the immunogen for the Cystatin A antibody.
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

IHC staining of FFPE human tonsil with Cystatin A antibody (clone CPTC-CSTA-1). HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min and allow to cool before testing.

IHC staining of FFPE human tonsil with Cystatin A antibody (clone CPTC-CSTA-1). HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min and allow to cool before testing.

IHC staining of FFPE human prostate with Cystatin A antibody (clone CPTC-CSTA-1). HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min and allow to cool before testing.

SDS-PAGE analysis of purified, BSA-free Cystatin A antibody (clone CPTC-CSTA-1) as confirmation of integrity and purity.

Quick Database Links

UniProt

P01040