Background:

This gene encodes the coagulation factor XIII A subunit. Coagulation factor XIII is the last zymogen to become activated in the blood coagulation cascade. Plasma factor XIII is a heterotetramer composed of 2 A subunits and 2 B subunits. The A subunits have catalytic function, and the B subunits do not have enzymatic activity and may serve as plasma carrier molecules. Platelet factor XIII is comprised only of 2 A subunits, which are identical to those of plasma origin. Upon cleavage of the activation peptide by thrombin and in the presence of calcium ion, the plasma factor XIII dissociates its B subunits and yields the same active enzyme, factor XIIIa, as platelet factor XIII. This enzyme acts as a transglutaminase to catalyze the formation of gamma-glutamyl-epsilon-lysine crosslinking between fibrin molecules, thus stabilizing the fibrin clot. It also crosslinks alpha-2-plasmin inhibitor, or fibronectin, to the alpha chains of fibrin. Factor XIII deficiency is classified into two categories: type I deficiency, characterized by the lack of both the A and B subunits; and type II deficiency, characterized by the lack of the A subunit alone. These defects can result in a lifelong bleeding tendency, defective wound healing, and habitual abortion. [provided by RefSeq]

Specificity:

coagulation factor XIII A chain

Alternative names:

F13A

Species reactivity:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

Full length human recombinant protein of human F13A1 (NP_000120) produced in HEK293T cell.

Purification & Purity:

Purified from mouse ascites fluids or tissue culture supernatant by affinity chromatography (protein A/G)

Molecular weight:

79.2 kDa(Predicted)

Applications:

IHC, WB

Usage:

WB 1:2000, IHC 1:150

Storage:

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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