Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PCSK9 gene. This gene encodes a proprotein convertase belonging to the proteinase K subfamily of the secretory subtilase family. By genomic sequence analysis, PCSK9 was mapped to chromosome 1p32. This gene is a crucial player in the regulation of plasma cholesterol homeostasis. It may prevent the recycling of LDLR from endosomes to the cell surface or direct it to lysosomes for degradation. It can induce ubiquitination of LDLR leading to its subsequent degradation. This gene is involved in the disposal of non-acetylated intermediates of BACE1 in the early secretory pathway.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids 671-687 (AVTAVAICCRSRHLAQA-human) were used as the immunogen for this PCSK9 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cell surface
Antigen
PCSK9
Uniprot
Q8NBP7
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the PCSK9 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, IHC-P
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml