Description
The 23/Heme Oxygenase 1 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes Heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), also known as Heat Shock Protein 32 (HSP32). HO-1 is a 32 kDa monooxygenase encoded by HMOX1. Heme oxygenases 1 and 2 (HO-1, HO-2) cleave the heme molecule, resulting in the production of carbon monoxide (CO) and biliverdin. While HO-2 is constitutively expressed in tissues, HO-1 is rapidly induced by several stimuli such as lutathione depletion, hemin, heat shock, heavy metals, oxidative stress, oxidized LDL, anoxia, and endotoxic shock. HO-1 and its byproducts have potent antioxidant, antiproliferative, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects in various cell types. In humans, HO-1 deficiency is associated with susceptibility to oxidative stress, increased inflammation and endothelial cell damage. In immune cells, HO-1 is required for the activation of interferon (IFN) regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) after Toll-like receptor 3 or 4 stimulation or viral infection. It is also upregulated on T cells upon TCR stimulation.
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. Store undiluted at -20°C.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
3. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
4. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.
