Anti-Cartilage-associated protein Antibody

Generated in rabbit as a polyclonal antiserum and supplied by Antibodies.com at 100 µl per vial, this unconjugated reagent targets human Cartilage-associated protein (CRTAC1), an extracellular matrix component most abundantly expressed in cartilage tissue and detected across chondrocyte lineages. Validated for Western blot and immunofluorescence workflows, the antibody recognizes the native target on membranes following SDS-PAGE and in fixed cell preparations, supporting studies of articular and growth-plate cartilage, intervertebral disc biology, and extracellular matrix remodeling in osteoarthritis research. Storage as small aliquots at -20°C preserves activity across multiple freeze-thaw cycles, while the unconjugated format leaves labeling open to the end user's choice of secondary reporter, fluorescent dye, or HRP conjugate. Host species is rabbit, clonality is polyclonal, and reactivity is restricted to human samples, a constraint worth addressing when planning cross-species controls or working with rodent or primate model systems in comparative cartilage work.