Anti-Sortilin Antibody, clone 2F18 ZooMAb^® Rabbit Monoclonal

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Western Blotting in mouse brain tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Sortilin in mouse brain tissue lysate.

Tested Applications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Sortilin in mouse brain tissue and rat brain tissue sections.

Affinity Binding Assay: A representative lot of this antibody bound Sortilin peptide with at least one million-fold (10,000,000X) higher affinity than with non-specific control peptide.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Sortilin in Neuro-2a cells.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Clone 2F18 is a ZooMAb^® recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Sortilin. It targets an epitope within 23 amino acids from the N-terminal extracellular domain.

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ZooMAb^® antibodies represent an entirely new generation of recombinant monoclonal antibodies. Each ZooMAb^® antibody is manufactured using our proprietary recombinant expression system, purified to homogeneity, and precisely dispensed to produce robust and highly reproducible lot-to-lot consistency. Only top-performing clones are released for use by researchers. Each antibody is validated for high specificity and affinity across multiple applications, including its most commonly used application. ZooMAb^® antibodies are reliably available and ready to ship when you need them.

Sortilin (UniProt:Q6PHU5; also known as Neurotensin receptor 3, NTR3, mNTR3) is encoded by the Sort1 gene (Gene ID: 20661) in murine species. Its human homolog Sortilin (UniProt Q99523; also known as 100 kDa NT receptor, Glycoprotein 95, Gp95, Neurotensin receptor 3, NT3, NTR3) is encoded by the SORT1 (also known as LDLCQ6, NT3) gene (Gene ID 6272). Sortlin belongs to the a family of sorting receptors characterized by the Vps10p domain that creates a tunnel cavity with its ten-bladed β-propeller for the binding of soluble ligands. The family members also contain a short cytoplasmic tail that harbors recognition motifs for subcellular sorting adaptor proteins. Sortilin is reproted to bind PCSK9 in the trans-Golgi network with high-affinity in HepG2 cells. Sort1 knockout mice exhibit reduced PCSK9 plasma concentration and altered PCSK9 subcellular localization in hepatocytes. Sortilin is also found to colocalize with APP in neurites and facilitates APP processing toward the production of sAPP , possibly by optimizing APP as a substrate for -secretase cleavage. Sortilin is initially produced with a signal peptide (a.a. 1-33) and a propeptide (a.a. 34-77) sequence, the removal of which yields the mature receptor (a.a. 78-831) with a large luminal/extracellular (a.a. 78-555) portion, a transmembrane region (a.a. 756-778), and a short cytoplasmic tail (a.a.779-831). Similar to the other two family members (MPRs and SorLA), sortilin resides both on the membrane of intracellular vesicles and on the plasma membrane. Altered sortilin expressions due to SORT1 genetic variations affect serum levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and contribute to the LDL-C level quantitative trait locus 6 (LDLCQ6) and susceptibility to myocardial infarction. This ZooMAb^® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our proprietary technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Gustafsen, C., et al. (2013). J Neurosci. 33(1):64-71).

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 23 amino acids from the N-terminal extracellular domain of mouse Sortilin.

Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS with 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 µL.

300 µg/mL after reconstitution at 25 µL per vial. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.

Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 µL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.

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