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PCSK9 Antibody (N-term)
Affinity Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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Application 
| WB, FC |
|---|---|
| Primary Accession | Q8NBP7 |
| Reactivity | Human |
| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Calculated MW | H=74 KDa |
| Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
| Antigen Source | HUMAN |
| Gene ID | 255738 |
|---|---|
| Antigen Region | 144-173 aa |
| Other Names | Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9, 3421-, Neural apoptosis-regulated convertase 1, NARC-1, Proprotein convertase 9, PC9, Subtilisin/kexin-like protease PC9, PCSK9, NARC1 |
| Dilution | WB~~1:1000 FC~~1:25 |
| Target/Specificity | This PCSK9 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 144-173 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human PCSK9. |
| Format | Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification. |
| Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Precautions | PCSK9 Antibody (N-term) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
| Name | PCSK9 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | NARC1 |
| Function | Crucial player in the regulation of plasma cholesterol homeostasis. Binds to low-density lipid receptor family members: low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), very low density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR), apolipoprotein E receptor (LRP1/APOER) and apolipoprotein receptor 2 (LRP8/APOER2), and promotes their degradation in intracellular acidic compartments (PubMed:18039658). Acts via a non- proteolytic mechanism to enhance the degradation of the hepatic LDLR through a clathrin LDLRAP1/ARH-mediated pathway. May prevent the recycling of LDLR from endosomes to the cell surface or direct it to lysosomes for degradation. Can induce ubiquitination of LDLR leading to its subsequent degradation (PubMed:17461796, PubMed:18197702, PubMed:18799458, PubMed:22074827). Inhibits intracellular degradation of APOB via the autophagosome/lysosome pathway in a LDLR-independent manner. Involved in the disposal of non-acetylated intermediates of BACE1 in the early secretory pathway (PubMed:18660751). Inhibits epithelial Na(+) channel (ENaC)-mediated Na(+) absorption by reducing ENaC surface expression primarily by increasing its proteasomal degradation. Regulates neuronal apoptosis via modulation of LRP8/APOER2 levels and related anti-apoptotic signaling pathways. |
| Cellular Location | Cytoplasm. Secreted. Endosome. Lysosome. Cell surface. Endoplasmic reticulum. Golgi apparatus. Note=Autocatalytic cleavage is required to transport it from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus and for the secretion of the mature protein Localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum in the absence of LDLR and colocalizes to the cell surface and to the endosomes/lysosomes in the presence of LDLR. The sorting to the cell surface and endosomes is required in order to fully promote LDLR degradation |
| Tissue Location | Expressed in neuro-epithelioma, colon carcinoma, hepatic and pancreatic cell lines, and in Schwann cells |
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Background
PCSK9 is a proprotein convertase belonging to the proteinase K subfamily of the secretory subtilase family. This protein is synthesized as a soluble zymogen that undergoes autocatalytic intramolecular processing in the endoplasmic reticulum. The protein may function as a proprotein convertase. The protein plays a role in cholesterol homeostasis and may have a role in the differentiation of cortical neurons.
References
Abifadel,M., Rabes,J.P. Hum. Mutat. 30 (7), E682-E691 (2009)
McNutt,M.C., Kwon,H.J. J. Biol. Chem. 284 (16), 10561-10570 (2009)
Shioji,K., Mannami,T. J. Hum. Genet. 49 (2), 109-114 (2004)
Abifadel,M., Varret,M. Nat. Genet. 34 (2), 154-156 (2003)
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