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SERPINH1 Antibody recognizes SERPINH1, better known as Heat Shock Protein 47 (HSP47), a collagen-specific molecular chaperone localized primarily within the endoplasmic reticulum. Unlike classical heat shock proteins that assist in the folding of numerous client proteins, SERPINH1 exhibits exceptional specificity for procollagen molecules, ensuring proper folding, stabilization of the triple-helical structure, and efficient intracellular transport before collagen is secreted into the extracellular matrix. Because collagen is the most abundant structural protein in mammals, SERPINH1 plays a critical role in connective tissue development, organ integrity, wound repair, and maintenance of normal tissue architecture. A SERPINH1 Antibody is therefore widely used to investigate collagen biosynthesis, extracellular matrix organization, and disorders associated with abnormal collagen deposition.
SERPINH1 expression is highest in collagen-producing cells such as fibroblasts, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, hepatic stellate cells, and activated myofibroblasts. The protein transiently binds procollagen within the endoplasmic reticulum, preventing misfolding and aggregation while facilitating proper maturation prior to secretion. Genetic disruption or reduced expression of SERPINH1 leads to defective collagen assembly, altered extracellular matrix composition, and impaired tissue development. Because of this specialized biological function, SERPINH1 has become an important marker for studies examining connective tissue biology, matrix homeostasis, and cellular responses to tissue injury. Researchers frequently evaluate SERPINH1 together with multiple collagen isoforms and additional extracellular matrix proteins to better understand collagen production and remodeling.
Abnormal regulation of SERPINH1 has been associated with numerous pathological conditions characterized by excessive collagen accumulation, including pulmonary, hepatic, renal, and cardiac fibrosis. Elevated expression has also been reported in a variety of malignancies where remodeling of the extracellular matrix promotes tumor growth, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastatic progression. Increased SERPINH1 expression within cancer-associated fibroblasts and stromal compartments has attracted growing interest as investigators seek to better understand the interactions between tumor cells and their surrounding microenvironment. Consequently, a SERPINH1 Antibody has become a valuable research reagent for studies of fibrosis, cancer biology, wound healing, extracellular matrix remodeling, and connective tissue disorders.
SERPINH1 is routinely analyzed using Western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, and immunoprecipitation to examine protein expression, intracellular localization, and changes during development or disease progression. Its characteristic endoplasmic reticulum localization and highly selective interaction with procollagen distinguish it from other members of the heat shock protein family. NSJ Bioreagents provides carefully validated antibodies to support investigations spanning basic cell biology, fibrosis research, and cancer studies. A SERPINH1 Antibody enables reliable detection of this essential collagen chaperone while supporting research into extracellular matrix biology, collagen maturation, and tissue remodeling.
Visit our HSP47 Antibody / Collagen Chaperone Antibody page for additional information about validated antibodies for studying SERPINH1, collagen biosynthesis, extracellular matrix remodeling, fibrosis, and tissue repair.
Titration of the SERPINH1 Antibody / Heat Shock Protein 47 Antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
A portion of amino acids 222-251 from the rat protein was used as the immunogen for this Serpinh1 antibody.
Aliquot the Serpinh1 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
SERPINH1 antibody, Heat Shock Protein 47 antibody, HSP47 antibody, Serpin Family H Member 1 antibody, Collagen Specific Chaperone antibody
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