Apha-2 antiplasmin is a single-chain glycoprotein with a molecular weight of about 65000. The
normal concentration in human plasma is 60mg/ml. Platelets contain significant amounts of the
protein, which is released along with platelet factor 4, following thrombin stimulation. It can form
1:1 complexes with circulating plasmin. Alpha-2 antiplasmin is the most important inhibitor of
plasmin-mediated fibrinolysis, but also capable of inactivating factor XIIa, kallikrein, factor XIa,
thrombin and factor Xa. The importance of the alpha-2 antiplasmin as regulator of the fibrinolytic
system was detected by the discovery of a congenital deficiency.
Applications:
Suitable for use in use in ELISA, Bidimensional Electrophoresis, Immunoelectrophoresis and Double Radial Immunodiffusion (Ouchterlony). Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.