Reactive species
AlliumsativumL
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Immunogen
Purified Protein
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous and recombinant Alliinase proteins.
Constitute
PBS, pH 7.4, containing 0.5%BSA, 0.02% sodium azide as Preservative and 50% Glycerol.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Background
Alliinase are found in plants of the genus Allium, such as garlic and onions. Alliinase is responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions that produce the volatile chemicals that give these foods their flavors, odors, and tear-inducing properties. Alliinases are part of the plant's defense against herbivores. Alliinase is normally sequestered within a plant cell, but, when the plant is damaged by a feeding animal, the alliinase is released to catalyze the production of the pungent chemicals. This tends to have a deterrent effect on the animal. The same reaction occurs when onion or garlic is cut with a knife in the kitchen.
