Background:

Aminopeptidase N (APN, CD13) is a widely expressed, membrane-bound proteolytic enzyme that breaks down peptides during digestion, cleaves cell surface antigens during antigen presentation, and acts as a receptor for human viruses, including several coronaviruses. This multifunctional protein is implicated in the regulation of many biological processes, including angiogenesis, cell proliferation, cell migration, inflammation and immune response. APN was originally identified as the cell surface antigen CD13, which is expressed in myeloid lineage hematopoietic cells and myeloid leukemia. Identified substrates of aminopeptidase N include the angiotensin I-III peptide hormones, the opioid peptide met-enkephalin, and cytokines MCP-1 and MIP-1. Abnormal APN protein expression is seen in various forms of cancer, with high APN expression associated with poor survival in colon cancer and non-small cell lung cancer and silenced APN expression related to poor prognosis in prostate cancer.

Specificity:

Recognizes human CD13

Alternative names:

APN; CD13; PEPN; Aminopeptidase N; AP-N; hAPN; Alanyl aminopeptidase; Aminopeptidase M; AP-M; Microsomal aminopeptidase; Myeloid plasma membrane glycoprotein CD13; gp150; CD antigen CD13

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG2a. Liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, and 0.02% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

Native purified human CD13.

Purification & Purity:

The monoclonal antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 109 kDa

Applications:

IF, FC

Usage:

IF (1/50 - 1/200)

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

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

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