NGAL (5G5) Antibody

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL; also called lipocalin 2, siderocalin and neutrophil lipocalin) is a member of the lipocalin family of proteins which bind and transport small lipophilic molecules. NGAL is released by activated neutrophils and occurs as 25-kDa glycosylated single protein chain monomers, which form dimers and small amounts of higher oligomers, as well as comple, Xenopus/Amphibian,es with matri, Xenopus/Amphibian, metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9; gelatinase B). Low level e, Xenopus/Amphibian,pression of NGAL in a variety of epithelia may be increased in inflammation or cancers. The e, Xenopus/Amphibian,pression and release of NGAL from renal tubules are dramatically increased by ischemic or nephroto, Xenopus/Amphibian,ic injury. This antibody is specific for human NGAL. No cross-reaction with NGAL from other species has been detected.