Key Product Details

Validated by

Biological Validation

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Simple Western

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit

Format

BSA Free
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Product Specifications

Immunogen

This xCT Antibody was prepared from a partial synthetic peptide made to an N-terminal portion of the human xCT protein (between amino acids 1-60) [UniProt Q9UPY5]

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Theoretical MW

55 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Description

Novus Biologicals Rabbit xCT Antibody - BSA Free (NBP2-88948) is a polyclonal antibody validated for use in IHC, WB, Flow, ICC/IF and Simple Western. All Novus Biologicals antibodies are covered by our 100% guarantee.

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Simple Western: xCT AntibodyBSA Free [NBP2-88948]

Simple Western: xCT AntibodyBSA Free [NBP2-88948]

Simple Western: xCT Antibody [NBP2-88948] - Simple Western lane view shows a specific band for xCT using NBP2-88948 at 25 ug/ml in HeLa and HeLa + DEM cell lysates. This experiment was performed under reducing conditions using the 12-230 kDa separation system.
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: xCT Antibody - BSA Free [NBP2-88948]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: xCT Antibody - BSA Free [NBP2-88948]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: xCT Antibody [NBP2-88948] - Analysis of a FFPE tissue section of the human small intestine using 1:200 dilution of xCT antibody (NBP2-88948). The signal was developed using HRP-DAB method which followed counterstaining of the cells with hematoxylin. The antibody generated mainly cytoplasmic staining.

Applications for xCT Antibody - BSA Free

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry

1:200

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:200

Simple Western

25 ug/ml

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Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

PBS

Format

BSA Free

Preservative

0.02% Sodium Azide

Concentration

1.0 mg/ml

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: xCT/SLC7A11

xCT, also called SLC7A11, is the light chain component of the cysteine/glutamate amino acid exchange transporter system Xc (1,2). System Xc is composed of two subunits, the light chain (xCT) and the heavy chain (CD98hc, SLC3A2) and functions by cellular uptake of cysteine in exchange for glutamate in a 1:1 ratio (1,2). The human xCT gene is located on chromosome 4q28.3 and is synthesized as a 12-pass transmembrane protein with both the N- and C-terminals located intracellularly (2, 3). xCT is a 501 amino acids (aa) protein with a theoretical molecular weight of 55.4 kDa (3, 4). xCT expression serves many functional purposes in cells including redox balance, ferroptosis, and chemotherapy or cancer drug resistance (1-3, 5-7). Import of cysteine by xCT plays a role in promoting oxidative stress response as cysteine is a precursor for glutathione synthesis (2, 3, 5-7). Glutathione is a cofactor for ROS-detoxifying enzymes, including glutathione peroxidase (GPX), which help defend from cellular ROS-induced damage (2, 3, 5-7). In addition to its antioxidant role, xCT also utilizes glutathione and GPX to inhibit ferroptosis, which is iron-dependent, non-apoptotic cell-death that occurs with overproduction of lipid hydroperoxides (1-3, 5-7). As cancer cells often experience high oxidative stress, it is understandable that xCT is overexpressed in a variety of cancer types, such as acute myeloid leukemia and breast cancer, and affects cancer growth, invasion, metastasis, and prognosis (1-3, 5-7). xCT expression has also been shown to play a role in glutathione-mediated drug resistance during cancer treatment (1,5,7). However, studies have shown that xCT knockdown results in increased tumor cell death, highlighting its suitability as a druggable target (1,5,7). Specifically, the xCT inhibitors Sulfasalazine, an approved anti-inflammatory drug, and Erastin, a small molecule inhibitor, are potential therapeutic modalities for treating a variety of cancers when used in combination with radiotherapy or immunotherapy (1-3, 5-7).

References

1. Liu, J., Xia, X., & Huang, P. (2020). xCT: A Critical Molecule That Links Cancer Metabolism to Redox Signaling. Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymthe.2020.08.021

2. Koppula, P., Zhang, Y., Zhuang, L., & Gan, B. (2018). Amino acid transporter SLC7A11/xCT at the crossroads of regulating redox homeostasis and nutrient dependency of cancer. Cancer communications. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40880-018-0288-x

3. Lin, W., Wang, C., Liu, G., Bi, C., Wang, X., Zhou, Q., & Jin, H. (2020). SLC7A11/xCT in cancer: biological functions and therapeutic implications. American journal of cancer research.

4. xCT: Uniprot (Q9UPY5)

5. Koppula, P., Zhuang, L., & Gan, B. (2020). Cystine transporter SLC7A11/xCT in cancer: ferroptosis, nutrient dependency, and cancer therapy. Protein & cell. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13238-020-00789-5

6. Liu, L., Liu, R., Liu, Y., Li, G., Chen, Q., Liu, X., & Ma, S. (2020). Cystine-glutamate antiporter xCT as a therapeutic target for cancer. Cell biochemistry and function. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbf.3581

7. Cui, Q., Wang, J. Q., Assaraf, Y. G., Ren, L., Gupta, P., Wei, L., Ashby, C. R., Jr, Yang, D. H., & Chen, Z. S. (2018). Modulating ROS to overcome multidrug resistance in cancer. Drug resistance updates : reviews and commentaries in antimicrobial and anticancer chemotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drup.2018.11.001

Long Name

Cationic 1/Solute Carrier Family 7 Member 11

Alternate Names

CCBR1, SLC7A11

Gene Symbol

SLC7A11

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Product Specific Notices for xCT Antibody - BSA Free

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Related Research Areas

Infectious Diseases

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Protocols

View specific protocols for xCT Antibody - BSA Free (NBP2-88948):

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin Embedded Sections

Antigen Unmasking:
Bring slides to a boil in 10 mM sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0) then maintain at a sub-boiling temperature for 10 minutes. Cool slides on bench-top for 30 minutes (keep slides in the sodium citrate buffer all the time).

Staining:
1. Wash sections in deionized water three times for 5 minutes each.
2. Wash sections in PBS for 5 minutes.
3. Block each section with 100-400 ul blocking solution (1% BSA in PBS) for 1 hour at room temperature.
4. Remove blocking solution and add 100-400 ul diluted primary antibody. Incubate overnight at 4 C.
5. Remove antibody solution and wash sections in wash buffer three times for 5 minutes each.
6. Add 100-400 ul HRP polymer conjugated secondary antibody. Incubate 30 minutes at room temperature.
7. Wash sections three times in wash buffer for 5 minutes each.
8. Add 100-400 ul DAB substrate to each section and monitor staining closely.
9. As soon as the sections develop, immerse slides in deionized water.
10. Counterstain sections in hematoxylin.
11. Wash sections in deionized water two times for 5 minutes each.
12. Dehydrate sections.
13. Mount coverslips.

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    • Q: Do you have a slc7a11 antibody that is conjugated, reacts to mouse, works with cell surface staining, does not need permeabilization?
      A: SLC7A11 or xCT antibody NB300-318AF594 targets a cytoplasmic region of the protein, so it should work without permeabilization. However, the data does say it was permeabilized with saponin, so we cannot say for certain if it will work without permeabilization.
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