Antibody data

Product number
BS3973 - Provider product page
Provider
Bioworld Technology, Inc
Product name
Cystatin C (F122) polyclonal antibody
Antibody type
Polyclonal
Antigen
Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 101-150 of Human Cystatin C.
Description
Cystatin C is a cysteine (thiol) protease inhibitor that belongs to the type II cystatin gene superfamily and is the most abundant extracellular inhibitor of cysteine proteases. Cystatin C is a constitutively secreted, amyloidogenic protein, which forms a two-fold symmetric dimer and modulates both cysteine protease activity and the expression of class II MHC molecules. Expression of cystatin C is an indicator of kidney function and glomerular filtration rate. Mutations in the cystatin C gene can lead to protein aggregates, which are implicated in hereditary amyloid angiopathy (HCCAA) and cerebral hemorrhage. Although both wild-type and mutant cystatin C are capable of forming concentration dependent inactive dimers, mutant cystatin C dimerizes at lower concentrations and is more susceptible to serine proteases, which may facilitate aggregation. In neuronal cells, oxidative stress stimulates expression of cystatin C, which may positively regulate apoptosis.
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Host
Rabbit
Isotype
IgG
Vial size
100ul
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Storage
Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
CST3 protein structure - BS3973 shown in red.