The asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) is a transmembrane glycoprotein (42kD) which mediates binding, internalisation and degradation of extracellular glycoproteins that have exposed terminal galactose residues. The receptor is expressed on the surface of the hepatocytes in a polar manner, i.e. it is present on the sinusoidal and lateral plasma membranes but not on the bile canalicular membrane. The mammalian hepatic ASGPR mediates the endocytosis and degradation of serum proteins from which terminal sialic residues have been removed.
The rat asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR) consists of three polypeptide subunits: rat hepatic lectin (RHL)-1, RHL-2 and RHL-3.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Flow Cytometry: 1:50
Western Blot (Non-reduced): 1:50
Immunohistochemistry (frozen, aceton fixed): 1:50
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Recommended Positive Control:
Rat hepatocytes
Recommended Negative Controls:
Rat kidney, pancreas, small intestine, colon
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. FITC conjugates are sensitive to light.