Rabbit anti-Human, Rat SFTPA1 Polyclonal Antibody | anti-SFTPA1 antibody
Anti-SFTPA1 antibody
Background: Surfactant protein A is an innate immune system collectin. The gene encoding SP-A map to mouse chromosome 14.1. Surfactant protein-A, which plays a role in innate host defense in the lung, is also expressed in the Eustachian tube. We report that the frequency of specific surfactant protein-A haplotypes and genotypes differs between children with recurrent otitis media compared with a control population.
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NCBI Description
This gene encodes a lung surfactant protein that is a member of a subfamily of C-type lectins called collectins. The encoded protein binds specific carbohydrate moieties found on lipids and on the surface of microorganisms. This protein plays an essential role in surfactant homeostasis and in the defense against respiratory pathogens. Mutations in this gene are associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]
Uniprot Description
SFTPA1B: In presence of calcium ions, it binds to surfactant phospholipids and contributes to lower the surface tension at the air-liquid interface in the alveoli of the mammalian lung and is essential for normal respiration. Genetic variations in SFTPA1 are a cause of susceptibility to pulmonary fibrosis idiopathic (IPF). Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease characterized by shortness of breath, radiographically evident diffuse pulmonary infiltrates, and varying degrees of inflammation and fibrosis on biopsy. It results in acute lung injury with subsequent scarring and endstage lung disease. Genetic variations in SFTPA1 are a cause of susceptibility to respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants (RDS); also known as RDS in prematurity. RDS is a lung disease affecting usually premature newborn infants. It is characterized by deficient gas exchange, diffuse atelectasis, high-permeability lung edema and fibrin-rich alveolar deposits called 'hyaline membranes'. The association between SFTPA1 alleles and respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants is dependent on a variation Ile to Thr at position 131 in SFTPB. Belongs to the SFTPA family.
Protein type: Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 10q22.3
Cellular Component: extracellular space; proteinaceous extracellular matrix; collagen; extracellular region
Molecular Function: lipid transporter activity; carbohydrate binding
Biological Process: respiratory gaseous exchange; lipid transport
Disease: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic
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The SFTPA1 sftpa1 (Catalog #AAA175703) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The Anti-SFTPA1 antibody reacts with Human, Rat and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's SFTPA1 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB). Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the SFTPA1 sftpa1 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 "SFTPA1, 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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