Application

Monoclonal Anti-SPAG11 antibody produced in mouse may be used in immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry.

Biochem/physiol Actions

SPAG11 is involved in promoting sperm motility due to its capability to bind the sperm head in different regions of the epididymis. It exhibits anti-microbial activity by suppressing colony growth of Escherichia coli and other Gram-negative bacteria.

SPAG11A (sperm associated antigen 11A) is a secretory protein with possible involvement in sperm maturation. It also controls inflammatory responses in the epididymis.

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General description

SPAG11A (sperm associated antigen 11A) belongs to the β defensin family. The protein is mainly expressed in the epididymis. The gene is mapped to human chromosome 8.

Monoclonal Anti-SPAG11 (mouse IgG1 isotype) is derived from the hybridoma 10B4 produced by the fusion of mouse myeloma cells and splenocytes from BALB/c mice. SPAG11 is expressed specifically in epithelial cells in the middle part of the caput region. It exists in four isoforms such as A, D, E and G.

Immunogen

a recombinant rat SPAG11

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide.

Specificity

Monoclonal Anti-SPAG11 recognizes mouse and rat SPAG11.

Storage and Stability

For extended storage, freeze at -20 °C in working aliquots. Repeated freezing and thawing or storage in “frost-free” freezer is not recommended. If slight turbidity occurs upon prolonged storage, clarify the solution by centrifugation before use. Working dilution samples should be discarded if not used within 12 hours.