anti-Human Defensin alpha 1 Polyclonal Antibody | anti-DEFA1 antibody
Anti-Defensin alpha 1 Antibody
Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of Defensin alpha 1 expression in human spleen (A) whole cell lysates.)
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
(Immunohistochemical analysis of Defensin alpha 1 staining in human breast cancer formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0). The section was then incubated with the antibody at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX.)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
Defensins are a family of antimicrobial and cytotoxic peptides thought to be involved in host defense. They are abundant in the granules of neutrophils and also found in the epithelia of mucosal surfaces such as those of the intestine, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and vagina. Members of the defensin family are highly similar in protein sequence and distinguished by a conserved cysteine motif. The protein encoded by this gene, defensin, alpha 1, is found in the microbicidal granules of neutrophils and likely plays a role in phagocyte-mediated host defense. Several alpha defensin genes are clustered on chromosome 8. This gene differs from defensin, alpha 3 by only one amino acid. This gene and the gene encoding defensin, alpha 3 are both subject to copy number variation. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2014]
Uniprot Description
defensin, alpha 1: Defensin 1 and defensin 2 have antibacterial, fungicide and antiviral activities. Has antimicrobial activity against Gram- negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Defensins are thought to kill microbes by permeabilizing their plasma membrane. Belongs to the alpha-defensin family.
Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8p23.1
Cellular Component: extracellular matrix; extracellular space; Golgi lumen; extracellular region
Biological Process: defense response to Gram-positive bacterium; estrogen receptor signaling pathway; innate immune response in mucosa; killing of cells of another organism; antibacterial humoral response; innate immune response; immune response; chemotaxis; defense response to virus; defense response to fungus
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Product Notes
The DEFA1 defa1 (Catalog #AAA8231082) is an Antibody and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The Anti-Defensin alpha 1 Antibody reacts with Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's Defensin alpha 1 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC). WB (1/500 - 1/1000), IHC (1/100 - 1/200). Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the DEFA1 defa1 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Defensin alpha 1, Polyclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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