Cystatin E/M encoded by the CST6 gene is a member of family 2 of the cystatin superfamily (1, 2). It inhibits papain and cathepsin B, two of the cysteine proteases. Its mRNA was found in many tissues by the two groups who did initial cloning (1, 2). However, its protein was found only in skin and sweat glands by a third group (3). In addition to being a cysteine protease inhibitor, cystatin E/M is also a substrate for transglutaminases (3). It is required for viability and for correct formation of cornified layers in the epidermis and hair follicles, as ichq mice, with a null mutation in the cystatin E/M gene, have defects in epidermal cornification and die between 5 and 12 days of age (4). Cystatin E/M expression and function may not be limited to cutaneous epithelia. For example, it is found in rat brain and is induced during neuronal cell differentiation (5).
Key Product Details
Species Reactivity
Validated:
Human
Cited:
Human
Applications
Validated:
Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot, Simple Western, Immunoprecipitation
Cited:
Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot, Neutralization, Immunocytochemistry
Label
Unconjugated
Antibody Source
Polyclonal Goat IgG
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Product Specifications
Immunogen
Mouse myeloma cell line NS0-derived recombinant human Cystatin E/M
Arg29-Met149
Accession # Q15828
Arg29-Met149
Accession # Q15828
Specificity
Detects human Cystatin E/M in direct ELISAs and Western blots. In direct ELISAs, approximately 25% cross-reactivity with recombinant mouse Cystatin E/M is observed.
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host
Goat
Isotype
IgG
Scientific Data Images for Human Cystatin E/M Antibody
Detection of Human Cystatin E/M by Western Blot.
Western blot shows lysates of human skin tissue. PVDF membrane was probed with 1 µg/mL of Goat Anti-Human Cystatin E/M Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF1286) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF017). A specific band was detected for Cystatin E/M at approximately 13 kDa (as indicated). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.Detection of Human Cystatin E/M by Simple WesternTM.
Simple Western lane view shows lysates of human skin tissue, loaded at 0.2 mg/mL. A specific band was detected for Cystatin E/M at approximately 13 kDa (as indicated) using 50 µg/mL of Goat Anti-Human Cystatin E/M Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF1286) followed by 1:50 dilution of HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF109). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using the 12-230 kDa separation system. Non-specific interaction with the 230 kDa Simple Western standard may be seen with this antibody.Detection of Human Cystatin E/M/CST6 by Western Blot
Cystatin E/M and C secretions from various cell lines: Common laboratory non-melanoma and established laboratory melanoma cell lines (top), and primary and metastatic melanoma cell lines established from patients, as well as skin control (bottom). (A) Equal amounts of serum free media were collected from 5 × 105 cells 48 h after changing from ordinary growth media and secreted proteins were concentrated by TCA-precipitation and subjected to SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting. The filters were stained with a cystatin E/M-specific (upper panels) or a cystatin C-specific (lower panel) antibody, respectively. (B) Inhibitory activity against legumain was measured in the conditioned media as residual legumain activity. A partially purified legumain fraction from rat kidney was mixed with conditioned media and the ability to cleave the substrate Z-Ala-Ala-Asn-NHMec was measured by fluorometry. Control bar (100%) represents activity in the rat legumain fraction without addition of conditioned media. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20074384), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Cystatin E/M/CST6 by Western Blot
Cystatin E/M over-expression in melanoma cells suppressed legumain activity: A375 and MCC11 cells were transfected with pCST6 (closed bars) or empty pTracer vector (control; open bars), media were changed the following day, and serum-free conditioned media and cell lysates were collected 24 h later. (A) Immunoblots of cystatin E/M in conditioned media (CM) and lysates. Secreted proteins were TCA-precipitated prior to SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting. The filters were stained with a cystatin E/M-specific (upper and middle panels) or a beta -actin specific (lower panel; loading control) antibody, respectively. (B) Inhibitory activity against legumain was measured in the conditioned media as residual legumain activity using fluorometry, a fixed amount of partially purified legumain from rat kidney and the substrate Z-Ala-Ala-Asn-NHMec (A375, p < 0.0001; MCC11, p = 0.002). (C) Activity of legumain in cell lysates measured by cleavage of Z-Ala-Ala-Asn-NHMec (A375, p < 0.0001; MCC11, p = 0.0012). Error bars represent the standard error of the mean (SEM). Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20074384), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Applications for Human Cystatin E/M Antibody
Application
Recommended Usage
Immunohistochemistry
5-15 µg/mL
Sample: Immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human skin
Sample: Immersion fixed paraffin-embedded sections of human skin
Immunoprecipitation
25 µg/mL
Sample: Conditioned cell culture medium spiked with Recombinant Human Cystatin E/M (Catalog # 1286-PI), see our available Western blot detection antibodies
Sample: Conditioned cell culture medium spiked with Recombinant Human Cystatin E/M (Catalog # 1286-PI), see our available Western blot detection antibodies
Simple Western
50 µg/mL
Sample: Human skin tissue
Sample: Human skin tissue
Western Blot
1 µg/mL
Sample: Human skin tissue
Sample: Human skin tissue
Reviewed Applications
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Formulation, Preparation, and Storage
Purification
Antigen Affinity-purified
Reconstitution
Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile PBS. For liquid material, refer to CoA for concentration.
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Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. *Small pack size (SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.
Shipping
Lyophilized product is shipped at ambient temperature. Liquid small pack size (-SP) is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- 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: Cystatin E/M
References
- Sotiropoulou, G. et al. (1997) J. Biol. Chem. 272:903.
- Ni, J. et al. (1997) J. Biol. Chem. 272:10853.
- Zeeuwen, P.L. et al. (2001) J. Invest. Dermatol. 116:693.
- Zeeuwen, P.L. et al. (2002) Hum. Mol. Genet. 11:2867.
- Hong, J. et al. (2002) J. Neurochem. 81:922.
Alternate Names
CST6
Gene Symbol
CST6
UniProt
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- Antigen Retrieval Protocol (PIER)
- Antigen Retrieval for Frozen Sections Protocol
- Appropriate Fixation of IHC/ICC Samples
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- Chromogenic IHC Staining of Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Protocol
- Chromogenic Immunohistochemistry Staining of Frozen Tissue
- ClariTSA™ Fluorophore Kits
- 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
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- 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
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- The Importance of IHC/ICC Controls
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