Search Thermo Fisher Scientific
Disclaimer
Clicking the images or links will redirect you to a website hosted by BenchSci that provides third-party scientific content. Neither the content nor the BenchSci technology and processes for selection have been evaluated by us; we are providing them as-is and without warranty of any kind, including for use or application of the Thermo Fisher Scientific products presented.
Product Details
RAHU-FXIII-A
Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Human
Host/Isotype
Rabbit
/ IgG
Class
Polyclonal
Type
Antibody
Immunogen
Human Factor XIII-A
Conjugate
Form
Lyophilized
Storage buffer
whole serum
Contains
no preservative
Storage conditions
Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
Product Specific Information
Reconstitute the lyophilized antiserum by adding 1 mL sterile distilled water.
The antiSerum does not cross-react with any other Human plasma proteins as tested in gel-diffusion techniques. Inter-species cross-reactivity is a normal feature of antibodies to plasma proteins, since homologous proteins of different species frequently share antigenic determinants. Cross-reactivity of this antiSerum has not been tested in detail.
In immunoelectrophoresis in agarose-plates use 2 µL human plasma or equivalent against 120 µL antiserum. In double radial immunodiffusion use a rosette arrangement with 10 µL antiserum in 3 mm diameter center well and 2 µL plasma samples (neat and serially diluted) in 2 mm diameter peripheral wells. In electroimmunodiffusion the amount of antiserum required in the agarose gel is usually between 1 and 2% depending on the test arrangement.
Dilutions may be prepared by adding phosphate buffered saline (PBS, pH 7.2). Repeated thawing and freezing should be avoided. If a slight precipitation occurs upon storage, this should be removed by centrifugation. It will not affect the performance of the antiserum. Diluted antiserum should be stored at 4°C, not refrozen, and preferably used the same day.
Target Information
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.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
References (0)
Have you cited this product in a publication?
Let us know so we can reference it here.
Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: bA525O21.1 (coagulation factor XIII, A1 polypeptide); Coagulation factor XIII A chain; coagulation factor XIII, A polypeptide; coagulation factor XIII, A1 polypeptide; Coagulation factor XIIIa; factor viiia; factor XIIIa; fibrin stabilizing factor, A subunit; fibrinoligase; FSF, A subunit; Protein-glutamine gamma-glutamyltransferase A chain; RP11-232H4.1; TGase; Transglutaminase A chain; transglutaminase. plasma
Gene Aliases: F13A; F13A1
UniProt ID: (Human) P00488
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 2162
Performance Guarantee
If an Invitrogen™ antibody doesn't perform as described on our website or datasheet,we'll replace the product at no cost to you, or provide you with a credit for a future purchase.*
Learn more
We're here to help
Get expert recommendations for common problems or connect directly with an on staff expert for technical assistance related to applications, equipment and general product use.
Contact tech support