Background:

Prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA, also known as FOLH1), a type II transmembrane protein of the M28 family, has both folate hydrolase and N-acetylated-alpha-linked acidic dipeptidase activity. PSMA was originally identified in the LNCaP cell line, which was derived from a prostate adenocarcinoma lymph node metastasis. PSMA is an established prostate cancer marker; however, it is expressed in other tissues, including kidney, liver, and urinary bladder, and it is associated with tumor neovasculature as well. Research studies suggest that PSMA is both a potential diagnostic readout and therapeutic target.

Specificity:

Recognizes endogenous levels of PSMA protein.

Alternative names:

FOLH; NAALAD1; PSM; PSMA; Glutamate carboxypeptidase 2; Cell growth-inhibiting gene 27 protein; Folate hydrolase 1; Folylpoly-gamma-glutamate carboxypeptidase; FGCP; Glutamate carboxypeptidase II; GCPII; Membrane glutamate carboxypeptidase; mGCP; N-acetylated-alpha-linked acidic dipeptidase I; NAALADase I; Prostate-specific membrane antigen; PSM; PSMA; Pteroylpoly-gamma-glutamate carboxypeptidase

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG1. Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.2% BSA and 0.01% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within human PSMA. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Purification & Purity:

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

Molecular weight:

~ 84 kDa

Applications:

WB, IHC

Usage:

WB (1/500 - 1/1000), IHC (1/100 - 1/300)

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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