Reactive species
Human;Mouse
Antibody type
Monoclonal antibodies
Protein name
Alpha-1-antitrypsin
Immunogen
Purified recombinant fragment of human AAT expressed in E. Coli.
Specificity
AAT Monoclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of AAT protein.
Constitute
Ascitic fluid containing 0.03% sodium azide,0.5% BSA, 50%glycerol.
Dilution rate
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. ELISA: 1/10000. Not yet tested in other applications.
Purification process
Affinity purification
Other name
SERPINA1; AAT; PI; Alpha-1-antitrypsin; Alpha-1 protease inhibitor; Alpha-1-antiproteinase; Serpin A1
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is secreted and is a serine protease inhibitor whose targets include elastase, plasmin, thrombin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, and plasminogen activator. Defects in this gene can cause emphysema or liver disease. Several transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
disease:Deficiency of the normal inhibitor in individuals homozygous for allele Z or M-Malton can result in the development of chronic emphysema or infantile liver cirrhosis.,disease:The major physiological function of AAT is the protection of the lower respiratory tract against proteolytic destruction by human leukocyte elastase (HLE). A hereditary deficiency of AAT, is associated with a 20-30 fold increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.,disease:Variant Pittsburgh is the cause of bleeding diathesis.,domain:The reactive center loop (RCL) extends out from the body of the protein and directs binding to the target protease. The protease cleaves the serpin at the reactive site within the RCL, establishing a covalent linkage between the carboxyl group of the serpin reactive site and the serine hydroxyl of the protease. The resulting inactive serpin-protease complex
