Commercially available S100A7 antibodies are validated for multiple applications:
Western Blot: Optimal dilution ranges from 1:500 to 1:1000 .
Immunohistochemistry: Requires antigen retrieval (TE buffer pH 9.0 or citrate pH 6.0) .
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC): S100A7 is overexpressed in SCCs of the lung, esophagus, skin, and bladder, correlating with poor prognosis . It promotes proliferation and suppresses differentiation by downregulating keratin-13 and involucrin .
Immunotherapy Resistance: High S100A7 expression reduces PD-L1 levels via p-AKT activation, leading to decreased CD8⁺ T-cell and M1 macrophage infiltration in lung SCC . Plasma S100A7 levels predict poor response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) .
Psoriasis: S100A7 is overexpressed in psoriatic keratinocytes, acting as a damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP) that exacerbates inflammation .
S100A7 antibodies are critical for:
Diagnostic Profiling: Detecting nuclear/cytoplasmic S100A7 in HNSCC tissues to assess disease progression .
Drug Development: Targeting S100A7-RAGE interactions to modulate inflammation or enhance ICIs efficacy .
Specificity: Antibodies like 13061-1-AP and MAB4475 show minimal cross-reactivity, validated via mass spectrometry and tissue microarrays .
Storage: Most antibodies are stable at -20°C in PBS with glycerol .
Emerging studies focus on S100A7's role in metabolic reprogramming and its potential as a liquid biopsy biomarker for cancer immunotherapy .
S100A7, also known as psoriasin, is a calcium-binding protein involved in various cellular processes, particularly in skin and epithelial tissues. Research has highlighted its diverse roles in:
The following research publications provide further insights into the specific functions and implications of S100A7: