Uses
All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project
(www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry.
The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these
protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit .
Biochem/physiol Actions
Mucin 5B (MUC5B) plays a vital role in maintaining immune homeostasis in the lungs by facilitating mucociliary clearance (MCC). Mucins are the key components that imparts gel-like properties to the mucus.(7) Mutation in the gene leads to the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Upregulated expression of MUC5B in the ear causes middle ear effusions.
