Anti-CTSV Antibody

This Rabbit polyclonal primary antibody from Antibodies.com specifically recognizes Cathepsin V (CTSV), a lysosomal cysteine protease of the papain family that plays a documented role in antigen processing, thymic selection, and extracellular matrix remodeling in certain tumor contexts. The reagent is supplied as 100 µl of unconjugated antiserum, intended for research use only in immunodetection workflows.

The antibody has been validated for Western blot and immunohistochemistry applications and shows reactivity against both Human and Mouse samples, supporting cross-species studies that compare tissue distribution or expression levels across model systems and clinical specimens. The polyclonal format offers broader epitope coverage than monoclonal alternatives, which can be advantageous when detecting full-length CTSV as well as processed mature or pro-form variants generated through the lysosomal maturation pathway.

As an unconjugated reagent, this product integrates directly with user-selected secondary detection systems, including HRP- or fluorophore-labeled anti-rabbit IgG, allowing flexibility in chromogenic IHC on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue and standard Western blot imaging. The 100 µl volume supports multiple pilot and optimization experiments; aliquoting is recommended to limit freeze-thaw cycles of the polyclonal stock.

For research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.