Carboxypeptidase A1 / CPA1 (Pancreatic Cancer Marker) [CPA1/2713]

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Summary

Human pancreatic procarboxypeptidase A exists as three different active forms, two of which are designated carboxypeptidase A1 (CPA1) and carboxypeptidase A2 (CPA2). CPA1, also known as CPA, is a 419 amino acid secreted monomeric protein that is highly expressed in pancreatic tissue. Functioning as a pancreatic exopeptidase, CPA1 uses zinc as a cofactor to catalyze the release of C-terminal amino acids from a variety of proteins, thereby playing a key role in protein digestion and degradation. Via its catalytic activity, CPA1 is also thought to be involved in zymogen (proenzyme) inhibition, probably functioning to block enzyme activation pathways. Abnormal levels of CPA1 are associated with pancreatic cancer, suggesting a possible role in either tumor progression or tumor suppression events.

Product Properties & Targets

Host
Species Reactivity
Isotype
Cellular Localization
Secreted
Light Chain
Gene Name
Positive Control
Pancreas. Pancreas tissue lysate.
Immunogen
Recombinant full-length human CPA1 protein
Alternate Names
Carboxypeptidase A1, Carboxypeptidase A1 (pancreatic); CPA1; Pancreatic Carboxypeptidase A1; Procarboxypeptidase A1 pancreatic

Database Links

Entrez Gene ID
Unigene
SwissProt

Additional Information

Clone
CPA1/2713
Human Gene Symbol
CPA1
Chromosome Location
7q32.3
Mol. Weight of Antigen
47kDa

Functions

  • Carboxypeptidase that catalyzes the release of a C-terminal amino acid, but has little or no action with -Asp, -Glu, -Arg, -Lys or -Pro (PubMed:8806703). Catalyzes the conversion of leukotriene C4 to leukotriene F4 via the hydrolysis of an amide bond (By similarity).

Known Applications & Suggested Dilutions

  • Western Blot (1-2ug/ml)
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed) (1-2ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT)(Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95&degC followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes)
  • Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.

Key References

  • Stewart, E.A., et al. 1990. Human carboxypeptidase A identifies a BglII RFLP and maps to 7q31-qter. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 46: 795-800.

Storage & Stability

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8°C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80°C. Antibody is stable for 24 months. Non-hazardous. No MSDS required.

Limitations

This antibody is available for research use only and is not approved for use in diagnosis.

Supplied as

200ug/ml of Ab Purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0mg/ml.

Warranty

There are no warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond this description. Company is not liable for any personal injury or economic loss resulting from this product.

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