Description
General description
Cystatin-C is a cysteine protease inhibitor in mammals, which is essential in protein degradation and keeping an equilibrium between inhibitors and proteases. It is thought to be a better marker for renal dysfunction and potential kidney injury than creatinine. Recently, Cystatin-C has been implicated in primary hypertension and may be a novel marker in patients. Cystatin-C has also been implicated in oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of CNS neurons and has been shown to inhibit amyloid-beta deposition in Alzheimer′s disease models.
~14 kDa observed.
An uncharacterized band may appear at ~62 kDa in some lysates.
Immunogen
KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human Cystatin-C.
Application
Anti-Cystatin-C Antibody detects level of Cystatin-C & has been published & validated for use in WB, IH(P).
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin) Analysis: A 1:1000 dilution of a previous lot detected Cystatin-C in purkinje cells of normal rat cerebellum, neurons of normal rat frontal lobe, and neurons in normal rat midbrain.
Research Category
Apoptosis & Cancer
Research Sub Category
Apoptosis - Additional
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Physical form
Affinity purified
Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.
Preparation Note
Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Analysis Note
Evaluated by Western Blot in human kidney tissue lysate.
Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected Cystatin-C in 10 µg of human kidney tissue lysate.
Control
Human kidney tissue lysate
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
Disclaimer
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