C163A Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

It is uncertain whether Met-1 or Met-6 is the initiator.|disease:The soluble form (sCD163) in plasma is a novel parameter in diseases affecting macrophage function and monocyte/macrophage load in the body. The concentration of sCD163 is probably reflecting the number of macrophages of the 'alternative macrophage activation' phenotype with a high CD163 expression playing a major role in dampening the inflammatory response and scavenging components of damaged cells. This has initiated a number of clinical studies for evaluation of sCD163 as a disease marker in inflammatory conditions e.g. infection| autoimmune disease| transplantation| atherosclerosis and cancer.|The SRCR domain 3 mediates calcium-sensitive interaction with hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes.|Acute phase-regulated receptor involved in clearance and endocytosis of hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes by macrophages and may thereby protect tissues from free hemoglobin-mediated oxidative damage. May play a role in the uptake and recycling of iron| via endocytosis of hemoglobin/haptoglobin and subsequent breakdown of heme. Binds hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes in a calcium-dependent and pH-dependent manner. Exhibits a higher affinity for complexes of hemoglobin and multimeric haptoglobin of HP*1F phenotype than for complexes of hemoglobin and dimeric haptoglobin of HP*1S phenotype. Induces a cascade of intracellular signals that involves tyrosine kinase-dependent calcium mobilization| inositol triphosphate production and secretion of IL6 and CSF1. Isoform 3 exhibits the higher capacity for ligand endocytosis and the more pronounced surface expression when expressed in cells.|After shedding| the soluble form (sCD163) may play an anti-inflammatory role| and may be a valuable diagnostic parameter for monitoring macrophage activation in inflammatory conditions.|induction:Induced by anti-inflammatory mediators such as glucocorticoids| IL6 and IL10; suppressed by proinflammatory mediators like lipopolysaccharide (LPS)| Interferon gamma/IFNG| and tumor necrosis factor alpha.|miscellaneous:Intravenous lipopolysaccharide (LPS) produces a rapid rise of sCD163 in plasma of patient as it induces metalloproteinase-mediated shedding from monocytes surface. Long-term LPS infusion finally increases expression of the membrane-bound form on circulating monocytes.|PTM:A soluble form (sCD163) is produced by proteolytic shedding which can be induced by lipopolysaccharide| phorbol ester and Fc region of immunoglobulin gamma. This cleavage is dependent on protein kinase C and tyrosine kinases and can be blocked by protease inhibitors. The shedding is inhibited by the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase TIMP3| and thus probably induced by membrane-bound metalloproteinases ADAMs.|PTM:Phosphorylated.|Contains 9 SRCR domains.|subcellular location:Isoform 1 and isoform 2 show a lower surface expression when expressed in cells.|subunit:Interacts with CSNK2B.|tissue specificity:Expressed in monocytes and mature macrophages such as Kupffer cells in the liver| red pulp macrophages in the spleen| cortical macrophages in the thymus| resident bone marrow macrophages and meningeal macrophages of the central nervous system. Expressed also in blood. Isoform 1 is the lowest abundant in the blood. Isoform 2 is the lowest abundant in the liver and the spleen. Isoform 3 is the predominant isoform detected in the blood.|

The C163A Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody is a highly specific and sensitive antibody designed for use in various research applications. This antibody is produced by immunizing rabbits with a synthetic peptide corresponding to a specific region of the target protein. The resulting antibody is purified using a combination of protein A and peptide affinity chromatography to ensure high purity and specificity.

The C163A Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody has been extensively validated for use in Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence assays. It has been shown to specifically recognize the target protein in a variety of tissues and cell types, making it a valuable tool for studying protein expression and localization.

This antibody is supplied as a liquid formulation in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) with 0.02% sodium azide as a preservative. It is available in various sizes to meet the needs of different research applications.

Overall, the C163A Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody is a reliable and high-quality reagent that can be used with confidence in a wide range of research applications. Its specificity, sensitivity, and versatility make it an essential tool for researchers studying protein expression and function.