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The introduction of Caspase Family and Cellular Apoptosis
The topic of quantitative determination of Caspase-1 expression in ATP and LPS stimulated monocytes by ELISA analysis had been introduced. Now we briefly introduce the Caspase family members. The study on Caspase family in cellular apoptosis is very popular in recent years. 14 Caspase members have been cloned, and they are similar with amino acid sequences and structure of proteins. Caspase protein usually exists in forms of inactive zymogen. Caspase members are divided into 3 classes as for their different function and sequence in cascade reaction. The first members of the Caspase family include Caspase- 2, Caspase- 8, Caspase- 9 and Caspase- 10. They are initiators of apoptosis, and......
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Antibodies specific to internal control protein from Cloud-Clone Corp. (II)
Internal control is a reference in the experiment system, regularly, internal controls in mammalian cell expression system are proteins expressed by house keeping genes. These proteins show relatively constant quantity in different tissue and cells. So, when Western Blot is designed for protein level test, the internal control protein could be considered as a reference to further ensure the accuracy of the result. Last time we introduced the three commonly used internal controls including beta-actin, beta-tubulin, GAPDH (glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase). This time we’ll present other internal controls produced by Cloud-Clone Corp. Sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase (N......
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A brief introduction on Collagen types characteristics and detection methods
Collagen, mainly found in animal connective tissues, is the most abundant mammal protein, accounting for 25-35% of the total body protein content. Collagen can be divided into fiber type and non-fiber type. The most common types are Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, Type V. Wherein Type I, II, III, V are fibrous, Type IV is non-fibrous. So far 28 kinds of collagen are found, while over 90% are Type I. Collagen can be used for cosmetic surgery, bone grafts, tissue regeneration, wound healing, etc. Further, collagen mutations lead to diseases, including osteogenesis imperfecta, achondroplasia, osteoporosis and so on. Consequently, research on collagen has significant meanings, and ha......
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Good News! Cloud-Clone Corp.begins to provide IHC service!
Immunohistochemistry can be used for qualitative and semi-quantitative detection, aswell as location of antigen in situ in cells of a tissue section. Immunohistochemistry has the advantage of higher sensitivity, it is one of the most common immunological detection methods. However, due to the complicated procedures, such as antigen retrieval, determination of antibody’s concentration and appropriate staining, it always will lead to unsatisfied results. By popular demand, Cloud-Clone Corp. begins to provide IHC service for customer. IHC protocols Advantages There is a huge storage of semi-finished materials, more than 19,000 kinds of antibodies could be sent out immediately; ......
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Common Labeled Types of Antibodies, Better for Immunoassays
Antibody labeling is a common technology used in sample preparation for immunoelectron microscopy. Due to the simple operation, high sensitivity, it is widely used in various immunoassays such as IHC, WB, ICC, ELISA. The labels can amplify the detection signal for antigens, making it a fast and economic detection technology in the market. Commonly used molecules for antibody labeling include enzymes, fluorescent molecules, isotope, biotin, colloidal gold etc. Below is the introduction of conjugated antibodies from Cloud-Clone Corp. 1. Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) labeling. HRP is conjugated to monoclonal/polyclonal antibody by periodate method. The glycosyl of HRP is oxidized into al......
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The detection of the APOB family and its receptors
Human Apolipoprotein B (APOB ) was coded by APOB gene, and APOB is the primary apolipoprotein of very low-density lipoproteins(VLDL) and intermediate density lipoprotein(IDL). The levels of APOB are related to lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis and other cerebrovascular diseases. For this reason, it is the hot spot in Clinical research. While it is unclear what functional role APOB plays in low-density lipoproteins(LDL).The protein occurs in the plasma in 2 main isoforms, ApoB48 and ApoB100. The first is synthesized exclusively by the small intestine, the second by the liver. ApoB100 is the largest of the ApoB group of proteins, consisting of 4563 amino acids. In fact, ApoB48 is so call......