Host: Rabbit

Target Protein: Histatin 1

IR: Immunogen Range:21-57/57

Clonality: Polyclonal

Isotype: IgG

Entrez Gene: 3346

Swiss Prot: P15515

Source: KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human Histatin 1:21-57/57 

Purification: affinity purified by Protein A

Storage: 0.01M TBS(pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.03% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol. Shipped at 4℃. Store at -20 °C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Background: Histatin 1 is a histidine-rich phosphoprotein present in human parotid saliva that possesses candidacidal activity and functions in mineralization by adsorbing to hydroxyapatite. Phosphorylation of histatin 1 contributes to its ability to bind hydroxyapatite. Salivary histatins are a family of small histidine-rich peptides with potent antifungal activity. Submandibular and sublingual histatin secretion levels may affect the status of yeast present in the mouth. As a result, histatins have been implicated as potential therapeutic agents against oral candidiasis. A decrease in salivary histatins in relation to total salivary protein is common in old age and can influence the ability of the oral host defense system to address pathogens.