Abcam, ab315855-100µL, Anti-Aquaporin 5 antibody [RM1099]

Product details
What is this antibody validated in? Anti-Aquaporin 5 antibody [RM1099] (ab315855) is a rabbit recombinant recombinant multiclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Trial sizes available! Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies. Other related products We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [RM1099] also available for your convenience: ab315855, Carrier free - ab315856
What are recombinant multiclonals? Recombinant multiclonals are a mixture of recombinant antibodies co-expressed from a library of heavy and light chains. They offer several advantages including:
- The sensitivity of polyclonal antibodies by recognising multiple epitopes
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
Water transport and secretion processes heavily rely on the presence of Aquaporin 5. It is integral in the formation of tight junctions in epithelial cells enhancing cell permeability to water. Unlike some other aquaporins Aquaporin 5 operates independently and is not known to be part of a larger protein complex. Its presence influences the efficiency of fluid secretion affecting activities such as salivation and tear secretion. The capacity of AQP5 to control water movement tightly connects it to cellular hydration homeostasis.
Pathways
Aquaporin 5 is significantly involved in the regulation of water balance and osmotic equilibrium in epithelial tissues. Its role in fluid secretion pathways is interconnected with other proteins like Aquaporin 4 which share similar duties in the osmotic control of water. In the water transport pathways AQP5 coordinates with proteins like CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) to manage fluid movement particularly in the respiratory passages and glands. The precise regulation of water flow by these pathways ensures that overall tissue hydration remains constant.