AMBP | Alpha-1-microglobulin (clone BN11.10)

human and rat alpha-1-microglobulin, native, full length, purified from urine, UniProt: P02760 cleavege product no. PRO_0000017886

IgG2a;

50 µg

27 kDa

AS01 014 | anti-rat alpha-1 microglobulin

Alpha-1-microglobulin is a 27-kDa glycoprotein with immunosuppressive properties. A gene AMBP in the lipocalin cluster encodes alpha-1-microglobulin together with a Kunitz-type proteinase inhibitor, bikunin. The gene is translated into the alpha-1-microglobulin-bikunin precursor, which is subsequently cleaved and the two proteins are secreted to the blood separately. Alpha-1-microglobulin is found in blood and in connective tissue in most organs. It is most abundant at interfaces between the cells of the body and the environment, such as in lungs, intestine, kidneys and placenta. Alpha 1-microglobulin is an immunomodulatory protein with a broad spectrum of possible clinical applications and seems a promising marker for evaluation of tubular function.

Olsson et al. (2008). The lipocalin alpha1-microglobulin protects erythroid K562 cells against oxidative damage induced by heme and reactive oxygen species. Free Radic. Res. 42:725-732;
Yokota et al. (2007) Absence of increased alpha1-microglobulin in IgA nephropathy proteinuria. Mol Cell Proteomics, 6:738-44.