SOD1 Antibody / Superoxide Dismutase 1

Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase-1 (SOD-1) is a well-characterized cytosolic scavenger of oxygen free radicals that requires copper and zinc binding to potentiate its enzymatic activity. Enzymatically, SOD-1 facilitates the dismutation of oxygen radicals to hydrogen peroxide and also catalyzes pro-oxidant reactions, which include the peroxidase activity and hydroxyl radical generating activity. SOD-1 is ubiquitously expressed in somatic cells and functions as a homodimer. Defects in the gene encoding SOD-1 have been implicated in the progression of neurological diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the loss of spinal motor neurons, Down syndrome and Alzheimer s disease. In familial ALS, several mutations in SOD-1 predominate, resulting in the loss of zinc binding, the loss of scavenging activity of SOD-1, and correlate with an increase in neurotoxicity and motor neuron death.

P00441

Mouse

Recombinant full-length human SOD1 protein was used as the immunogen for the Superoxide Dismutase 1 antibody.

Monoclonal

IgG2b κ

IHC-P

Purified

1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Aliquot the Superoxide Dismutase 1 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

This Superoxide Dismutase 1 antibody is available for research use only.