Thermo Fisher Scientific Factor XIIIa (Coagulation Factor XIIIA Chain) Monoclonal Antibody (F13A1/1447)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1-2 µg/mL

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Flow Cytometry (Flow)

1-2 µg/10^6 cells

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ELISA (ELISA)

Assay-dependent

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG2a, kappa

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

F13A1/1447

Immunogen

Recombinant fragment of human Factor XIIIa protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

200 µg/mL

Purification

Protein A/G

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.05% BSA

Contains

0.05% sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C, do not freeze

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Target Information

This gene encodes the coagulation factor XIII A subunit. Coagulation factor XIII is the last zymogen to become activated in the blood coagulation cascade. Plasma factor XIII is a heterotetramer composed of 2 A subunits and 2 B subunits. The A subunits have catalytic function, and the B subunits do not have enzymatic activity and may serve as plasma carrier molecules. Platelet factor XIII is comprised only of 2 A subunits, which are identical to those of plasma origin. Upon cleavage of the activation peptide by thrombin and in the presence of calcium ion, the plasma factor XIII dissociates its B subunits and yields the same active enzyme, factor XIIIa, as platelet factor XIII. This enzyme acts as a transglutaminase to catalyze the formation of gamma-glutamyl-epsilon-lysine crosslinking between fibrin molecules, thus stabilizing the fibrin clot. It also crosslinks alpha-2-plasmin inhibitor, or fibronectin, to the alpha chains of fibrin. Factor XIII deficiency is classified into two categories: type I deficiency, characterized by the lack of both the A and B subunits; and type II deficiency, characterized by the lack of the A subunit alone. These defects can result in a lifelong bleeding tendency, defective wound healing, and habitual abortion.

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