Mouse Anti-Alpha-E-Catenin Monoclonal Antibody (CBP4316)

Description

α-catenin associates with the cytoplasmic domain of a variety of plasma membrane spanning cadherins that mediate cell-cell adhesion. The association of catenins to cadherins produces a complex that is linked to the actin filament network, which seems to be of primary importance for their cell-adhesion properties. Catenin can associate with both E- and N-cadherins. It was originally thought to be a stable component of E-cadherin/catenin adhesion complexes and to mediate the linkage of cadherins to the actin cytoskeleton at adherens junctions. In contrast, cortical actin was found to be much more dynamic than E-cadherin/catenin complexes and α-catenin was shown not to bind to F-actin when assembled in the complex suggesting a more complex, dynamic linkage between actin and these adherens junctions components. The homodimeric form may regulate actin filament assembly and inhibit actin branching by competing with the Arp2/3 complex for binding to actin filaments.

Immunogen

Recombinant human MBP-alpha catenin fusion protein.

Species Reactivity

Human; Rat

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host Species

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1, κ

Clone Number

CBP4316

Applications

ICC; WB

Application Notes

ICC (0.1-10 μg/mL); WB (5.0-10 μg/mL)

Relevant Diseases

Brain Tumors; Alzheimer's Disease; Parkinson's Disease; Neurocutaneous Syndromes

Research Areas

Neuroinflammation; Neurodegeneration

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Formulation

PBS, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide.

Concentration

Batch Dependent

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Purity

>95%, as determined by Coomassie stained SDS-PAGE.

Shipping

The product is shipped at 4°C. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the recommended temperature.

Storage

Store at -20°C. Upon initial thawing, apportion into working aliquots and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to prevent denaturing the antibody.

Handling Advice

Store at -20°C. Upon initial thawing, apportion into working aliquots and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to prevent denaturing the antibody.

Research Use Only

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

Target

Alpha-E-Catenin

Official Name

CTNNA1

Full Name

Catenin alpha-1

Alternative Names

CTNNA1; CAP102; Catenin; MDPT2; catenin alpha 1

Gene ID

Uniprot ID