PAI-1 is a secreted protein that belongs to the serine proteinase inhibitor (serpin) superfamily.
It inhibits urokinase and tissue plasminogen activators (uPA and tPA) and thus, reduces the conversion of inactive plasminogen to plasmin (1).
PAI-1 regulates fibrinolysis and plays an important role in vessel patency and tissue remodeling.
Secreted PAI-1 interacts with the extracellular matrix (ECM) component vitronectin, thereby modulating cell-ECM interactions (2,3).
PAI-1 is expressed in a variety of tissues with higher expression in liver, vascular endothelial cells, platelets, macrophages, and adipose tissue (1).
Increased levels of PAI-1 are associated with deep vein thrombosis (4).
Defects in PAI-1 cause plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 deficiency (PAI-1D), which is characterized by increased bleeding after injury or surgery (5).
Research studies have shown that high levels of PAI-1 are associated with obesity, aging, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes (6-8).
PAI-1 is transcriptionally regulated by TGF-beta and mediates TGF-beta-induced inhibition of cell migration and invasion in cancer cells (9).
Studies have shown PAI-1 to be also involved in fibrosis (10).
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:200Immunoprecipitation: 1:20-1:100Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size:100ul
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by affinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Specificity:Recognizes PAI-1. Species Crossreactivity: human, mouse, rat
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:IHC IP WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen:Recombinant protein corresponding to human PAI-1.