Thermo Fisher Scientific RELM alpha Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:1,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues V(31) E N K V K E L L A N P A N(44).

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

0.02% sodium azide

Storage conditions

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 3 months. For long term storage store at -20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_2238257

Product Specific Information

PA1-4257 detects the RELM alpha protein in mouse and human samples.

PA1-4257 has been successfully used in Western blot procedures. By Western blot this antibody detects a ~15 kDa protein corresponding to secreted mouse RELM alpha from the media of transfected 293T cells.

The PA1-4257 immunizing peptide corresponds to amino acid residues 31-44 of the mouse RELM alpha protein.

Target Information

RELM alpha, also known as Resistin-like alpha or FIZZ1, is a small cytokine (88 aminoacids, MW 9.4 kDa) produced mostly by macrophages. Its highest constitutive expression has been observed in small peritoneal macrophages, alveolar macrophages and adipose tissue macrophages. It is strongly induced by IL-4 and IL-13. Together with Arginase 1 and Ym-1, RELM alpha is considered one of the hallmarks of the M2 polarization of mouse macrophages, however, macrophages polarized with IL-10 (M2c) express neither RELM alpha nor Arginase 1. Also, the expression patterns of RELM alpha and Arginase 1 in untreated tissue macrophages significantly differ. Elevated levels of RELM alpha may indicate parasitic infection. Humans do not have RELM alpha gene but human Resistin resembles mouse RELM alpha in respect to sequence, tissue distribution and function. Other members of RELM family in mouse: RELM beta, RELM gamma and Resistin display different tissue distribution and functional properties. RELM alpha plays an important role in parasite infection, mucosal inflammation and allergy.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.