Catalogue number
                            ANT-324 
                                Synonyms
                                Cathepsin D, EC 3.4.23.5, CTSD, CPSD, CLN10, MGC2311.
                                Type
                                Mouse Anti Human Monoclonal.	
                                Introduction
                                Cathepsin D is synthesized as a 54kDa precursor, which is proteolytically processed to an intermediate 48kDa single chain, which matures into more stable 34kDa and 14kDa two chain form. It is an estrogen-regulated lysosomal protease that has been suggested to facilitate cancer cell migration and invasion by digesting the basement membrane, extracellular matrix, and xonnective tissue. Because of its mitogenic and proteolytic activities, it has been implicated as a prognostic marker in many tumor types. Cathepsin D is expressed in epithelial cells as well as in macrophages.
                                Clone
                                P4G2AT.
                                Immunogen
                                Anti-human CTSD mAb is derived from hybridization of mouse SP2/O myeloma cells with spleen cells from BALB/c mice immunized with recombinant human CTSD amino acids 21-412 purified from E. coli.
                                Ig Subclass
                                Mouse IgG2b heavy chain and κ light chain.
                                Purification Method
                                CTSD antibody was purified from mouse ascitic fluids by protein-G affinity chromatography.
                                Physical Appearance
                                Sterile Filtered colorless solution.
                                Formulation
                                1mg/ml containing PBS, pH-7.4, & 0.1% Sodium Azide.
 
                                Storage Procedures
                                For periods up to 1 month store at 4°C, for longer periods of time, store at -20°C. 
Prevent freeze thaw cycles.                   
                                Stability / Shelf Life
                                12 months at -20°C. 1 month at 4°C. 
                                Applications
                                CTSD antibody has been tested by ELISA and Western blot analysis to assure specificity and reactivity. Since application varies, however, each investigation should be titrated by the reagent to obtain optimal results. Recommended dilution range for Western blot analysis is 1:500 ~ 2,000. Recommended starting dilution is 1:1,000.
                                Safety Data Sheet
                                
                                Usage
                                ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.