Placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) Polyclonal Antibody

Background
The protein encoded by this gene is an alkaline phosphatase, a metalloenzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phosphoric acid monoesters. It belongs to a multigene family composed of four alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes. The enzyme functions as a homodimer and has a catalytic site containing one magnesium and two zinc ions, which are required for its enzymatic function. One of the main sources of this enzyme is the liver, and thus, it's one of several indicators of liver injury in different clinical conditions. In pregnant women, this protein is primarily expressed in placental and endometrial tissue, however, strong ectopic expression has been detected in ovarian adenocarcinoma, serous cystadenocarcinoma, and other ovarian cancer cells.

Description
Placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) Polyclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.

Formulation
Buffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.

Specificity
Human

Isotype
IgG

Uniprot ID
P05187

Purification
Affinity Purified

Immunogen
Recombinant protein (or fragment). Please contact EpigenTek for more information.

Storage
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Alternative Names
ALP; IAP; ALPI; PALP; PLAP; PLAP-1; Placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP)

Application
WB, IP, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:500 - 1:2000; IP, 0.5µg-4µg antibody for 200µg-400µg extracts of whole cells; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.