Size :50ug
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Aliases:DEFB126 antibody; C20orf8 antibody; DEFB26Beta-defensin 126 antibody; Beta-defensin 26 antibody; DEFB-26 antibody; Defensin antibody; beta 126 antibody; Epididymal secretory protein 13.2 antibody; ESP13.2 antibody; HBD26 antibody
Product Type:Polyclonal Antibody
Immunogen Species:Homo sapiens (Human)
UniProt ID:Q9BYW3
Immunogen:Recombinant Human Beta-defensin 126 protein (36-111AA)
Raised in:Rabbit
Species Reactivity:Human
Tested Applications:ELISA
Background:Highly glycosylated atypical beta-defensin involved in several aspects of sperm function. Facilitates sperm transport in the female reproductive tract and contributes to sperm protection against immunodetection; both functions are probably implicating the negative surface charge provided by its O-linked oligosaccharides in the sperm glycocalyx. Involved in binding of sperm to oviductal epithelial cells to form a sperm reservoir until ovulation. Release from the sperm surface during capacitation and ovaluation by an elevation of oviductal fluid pH is unmasking other surface components and allows sperm to penetrate the cumulus matrix and bind to the zona pellucida of the oocyte (By similarity). In vitro has antimicrobial activity and may inhibit LPS-mediated inflammation (PubMed:19373462, PubMed:23229569).
Clonality:Polyclonal
Isotype:IgG
Purification Method:>95%, Protein G purified
Conjugate:HRP
Buffer:Preservative: 0.03% Proclin 300
Constituents: 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4
Form:Liquid
Stroage:Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.
Target Names:DEFB126
Research Areas:Others