Molecular weight (DA)
15kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
CYTF Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
The cystatin superfamily encompasses proteins that contain multiple cystatin-like sequences. Some of the members are active cysteine protease inhibitors, while others have lost or perhaps never acquired this inhibitory activity. There are three inhibitory families in the superfamily, including the type 1 cystatins (stefins), type 2 cystatins and the kininogens. The type 2 cystatin proteins are a class of cysteine proteinase inhibitors found in a variety of human fluids and secretions. This gene encodes a glycosylated cysteine protease inhibitor with a putative role in immune regulation through inhibition of a unique target in the hematopoietic system. Expression of the protein has been observed in various human cancer cell lines established from malignant tumors. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
function:Inhibits papain and cathepsin L but with affinities lower than other cystatins. May play a role in immune regulation through inhibition of a unique target in the hematopoietic system.,similarity:Belongs to the cystatin family.,subunit:Homodimer; disulfide-linked.,tissue specificity:Primarily expressed in peripheral blood cells and spleen.,
Protein name
Cystatin-F (Cystatin-7) (Cystatin-like metastasis-associated protein) (CMAP) (Leukocystatin)
Human protein sequence Database
O76096
Mouse protein sequence database
O89098
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Secreted . Cytoplasm .
Tissue expression
Primarily expressed in peripheral blood cells and spleen.