Cathepsin D is a lysosomal aspartic protease of the pepsin family (1). Human cathepsin D is synthesized as a precursor protein, consisting of a signal peptide (aa 1‑18), a propeptide (aa 19-64), and a mature chain (aa 65‑412) (2‑4). The mature chain can be processed further to the light (aa 65‑161) and heavy (aa 169‑412) chains. It is expressed in most cells and overexpressed in breast cancer cells (5). It is a major enzyme in protein degradation in lysosomes, and also involved in the presentation of antigenic peptides. Mice deficient in this enzyme showed a progressive atrophy of the intestinal mucosa, a massive destruction of lymphoid organs, and a profound neuronal ceroid lipofucinosis, indicating that cathepsin D is essential for proteolysis of proteins regulating cell growth and tissue homeostasis (6). Cathepsin D secreted from human prostate carcinoma cells are responsible for the generation of angiostatin, a potent endogeneous inhibitor of angiogenesis (6).
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Immunogen
Leu21-Leu412
Accession # P07339
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Detection of Human Cathepsin D by Western Blot.
Western blot shows lysates of PANC-1 human pancreatic carcinoma cell line and MCF-7 human breast cancer cell line. PVDF membrane was probed with 0.2 µg/mL of Mouse Anti-Human Cathepsin D Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB1014) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF018). Specific bands were detected for Cathepsin D at approximately 28 and 46 kDa (as indicated). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.
Cathepsin D in Human Prostate Cancer Tissue.
Cathepsin D was detected in immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human prostate cancer tissue using Mouse Anti-Human Cathepsin D Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB1014) at 5 µg/mL for 1 hour at room temperature followed by incubation with the Anti-Mouse IgG VisUCyte™ HRP Polymer Antibody (Catalog # VC001). Tissue was stained using DAB (brown) and counterstained with hematoxylin (blue). Specific staining was localized to epithelial cell cytoplasm. View our protocol for IHC Staining with VisUCyte HRP Polymer Detection Reagents.
Detection of Human Cathepsin D by Simple WesternTM.
Simple Western lane view shows lysates of PANC‑1 human pancreatic carcinoma cell line and MCF‑7 human breast cancer cell line, loaded at 0.2 mg/mL. Specific bands were detected for Cathepsin D at approximately 36 and 52-57 kDa (as indicated) using 2 µg/mL of Mouse Anti-Human Cathepsin D Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB1014). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using the 12-230 kDa separation system.Applications for Human Cathepsin D Antibody
Immunohistochemistry
Sample: Immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human prostate cancer tissue
Simple Western
Sample: PANC‑1 human pancreatic carcinoma cell line and MCF‑7 human breast cancer cell line
Western Blot
Sample: PANC‑1 human pancreatic carcinoma cell line and MCF‑7 human breast cancer cell line
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Purification
Reconstitution
Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in sterile PBS. For liquid material, refer to CoA for concentration.
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Stability & Storage
- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Calculators
Background: Cathepsin D
References
- Conner et al. in Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes Barrett (1998) Academic Press, San Diego, p. 828.
- Faust, et al. (1985) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 82:4910.
- Westley and May (1987) Nucl. Acid Res. 15:3773.
- Redecker, et al. (1991) DNA Cell Biol. 10:423.
- Rochefort, et al. (2000) Clin. Chim. Acta. 291:157.
- Tsukuba, et al. (2000) Mol. Cells 10:601.
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- Antigen Retrieval Protocol (PIER)
- Antigen Retrieval for Frozen Sections Protocol
- Appropriate Fixation of IHC/ICC Samples
- Cellular Response to Hypoxia Protocols
- Chromogenic IHC Staining of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Protocol
- Chromogenic Immunohistochemistry Staining of Frozen Tissue
- Detection & Visualization of Antibody Binding
- Fluorescent IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Protocol
- Graphic Protocol for Heat-induced Epitope Retrieval
- Graphic Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections
- Graphic Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections
- Graphic Protocol for the Preparation of Gelatin-coated Slides for Histological Tissue Sections
- IHC Sample Preparation (Frozen sections vs Paraffin)
- Immunofluorescent IHC Staining of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Protocol
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Immunocytochemistry (ICC) Protocols
- Immunohistochemistry Frozen Troubleshooting
- Immunohistochemistry Paraffin Troubleshooting
- Preparing Samples for IHC/ICC Experiments
- Preventing Non-Specific Staining (Non-Specific Binding)
- Primary Antibody Selection & Optimization
- Protocol for Heat-Induced Epitope Retrieval (HIER)
- Protocol for Making a 4% Formaldehyde Solution in PBS
- Protocol for VisUCyte™ HRP Polymer Detection Reagent
- Protocol for the Preparation & Fixation of Cells on Coverslips
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections - Graphic
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation and Chromogenic IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections - Graphic
- Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Frozen Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation and Fluorescent IHC Staining of Paraffin-embedded Tissue Sections
- Protocol for the Preparation of Gelatin-coated Slides for Histological Tissue Sections
- R&D Systems Quality Control Western Blot Protocol
- TUNEL and Active Caspase-3 Detection by IHC/ICC Protocol
- The Importance of IHC/ICC Controls
- Troubleshooting Guide: Immunohistochemistry
- Troubleshooting Guide: Western Blot Figures
- Western Blot Conditions
- Western Blot Protocol
- Western Blot Protocol for Cell Lysates
- Western Blot Troubleshooting
- Western Blot Troubleshooting Guide
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