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BiP Antibody clone BOO-8 is a recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody that recognizes binding immunoglobulin protein, an endoplasmic reticulum chaperone encoded by the HSPA5 gene. BiP is also widely known as GRP78 because its expression increases in response to glucose deprivation and other forms of cellular stress. The name binding immunoglobulin protein reflects its original identification through association with incompletely assembled immunoglobulin heavy chains. BiP belongs to the HSP70 family and uses cycles of ATP binding and hydrolysis to bind newly synthesized or misfolded proteins within the endoplasmic reticulum lumen.
BiP assists protein folding, prevents inappropriate aggregation and retains incompletely assembled proteins within the endoplasmic reticulum until they achieve suitable conformations. Proteins that cannot be properly folded may be directed toward endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation. Through these functions, BiP helps maintain the quality of proteins entering the secretory pathway. An Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Binding Protein Antibody is particularly relevant to studies of antibody-producing cells, where large quantities of immunoglobulin chains place substantial demands on endoplasmic reticulum folding and assembly systems.
BiP is also a central regulator of the unfolded protein response. Under unstressed conditions, it associates with the endoplasmic reticulum stress sensors PERK, IRE1 and ATF6. Accumulation of unfolded proteins recruits BiP away from these sensors, allowing them to initiate adaptive signaling pathways. The resulting response can reduce general protein synthesis, increase chaperone production and promote the clearance of damaged proteins. When stress is prolonged or cannot be resolved, unfolded protein response signaling may instead contribute to apoptosis. A BiP Antibody can therefore support research into the mechanisms that determine whether stressed cells recover or undergo cell death.
BiP expression is frequently examined in models of cancer, neurodegeneration, metabolic disease, inflammation and secretory cell biology. Increased protein abundance can indicate elevated endoplasmic reticulum folding demand or activation of adaptive stress pathways. Researchers may use BiP Antibody clone BOO-8 in validated antibody-based applications to evaluate protein expression, localization or changes following experimental treatment. The recombinant production method supports consistent antibody identity between manufacturing batches. NSJ Bioreagents supplies this BiP Antibody for research into immunoglobulin assembly, protein quality control, endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis and unfolded protein response signaling.
For additional antibodies targeting HSPA5, including products validated across multiple species and applications, visit our GRP78 Antibody page for endoplasmic reticulum stress and protein-folding research.
Optimal dilution of the BiP Antibody / Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Binding Protein Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
A synthetic peptide specific to human HSPA5 / BiP was used as the immunogen for the BiP antibody.
Store the BiP antibody at -20oC.
Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Binding Protein Antibody, GRP78 Antibody, HSPA5 Antibody, Endoplasmic Reticulum Chaperone BiP Antibody, Binding Immunoglobulin Protein Antibody, Glucose-Regulated Protein 78 Antibody, Heat Shock Protein Family A Member 5 Antibody
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