Anti-Glycosaminoglycan Antibody, skin specific Antibody, clone PG-4

Proteoglycans (PG), present in all tissues, are one of the best-studied classes of matrix molecules. Over 50 members of PG have been characterized and studied for their biological significance. PG consist of a protein core to which glycosaminoglycan chains are covalently linked. Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are natural heteropolysaccharides that are present in every mammalian tissue. They are composed of repeating disaccharide units that consist of either sulfated or non-sulfated monosaccharides. Their molecular size and the sulfation type vary based on tissue type. The major types of GAGs found in mammalian tissues are: hyaluronan, chondroitin sulfate, and dermatan sulfate, heparin and heparan sulfate, and keratan sulfate. GAG chains are covalently bound to serine residues of the PG protein core via a tetrasaccharide linkage, consisting of xylose, two galactose residues and glucuronic acid. This antibody, clone PG-4, recognizes antigen that is associated with extracellular matrices and surfaces of cultured human dermal fibroblasts and the surfaces of cultured human adult keratinocytes. This antibody recognize native epitopes located within glycosaminoglycan chains and is detects both chondroitin sulfate (Versican) and dermatan sulfate (Decorin and Biglycan) proteoglycans. Treatment of PG with chondroitinases is reported to abolish its immunoreactivity for all antigens. (Ref.: Afratis, N et al. (2012). FEBS Journal 279 (7); 1177-1197; Sorrell, JM et al. (1999). Histochem. J. 31 (8); 549-558).

Clone PG4 detects glycosaminoglycan in skin cells.

Crude membrane fractions from adult human dermal fibroblasts from breast skin.

Anti-Glycosaminoglycan, skin specific, clone PG-4, Cat. No. MABT819, is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects glycosaminoglycan and has been tested for use in ELISA, Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), and Western Blotting.

Research Category
Cell Structure

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Glycosaminoglycan in Western Blotting applications (Sorrell, J.M., et. al. (1999). Histochem J. 31(8):549-58).

ELISA Analysis: A representative lot detected Glycosaminoglycan in ELISA applications (Sorrell, J.M., et. al. (1999). Histochem J. 31(8):549-58).

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Glycosaminoglycan in Immunohistochemistry applications (Sorrell, J.M., et. al. (1999). Histochem J. 31(8):549-58).

Evaluated by Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) in human skin tissue.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:250 dilution of this antibody detected Glycosaminoglycan in human skin tissue.

~60 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).

Protein G purified

Format: Purified

Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgM in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

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