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Anti-Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin antibody - Microtubule Marker (ab48389) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin in Western Blot. Suitable for Human samples.



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Western blot - Anti-Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin antibody - Loading Control (AB48389), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

Constituents: 2% Sucrose, 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human TUBA4A. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P68366

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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/500.00000 - 1/2000.00000
Notes

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Target data

Function

Tubulin is the major constituent of microtubules, a cylinder consisting of laterally associated linear protofilaments composed of alpha- and beta-tubulin heterodimers. Microtubules grow by the addition of GTP-tubulin dimers to the microtubule end, where a stabilizing cap forms. Below the cap, tubulin dimers are in GDP-bound state, owing to GTPase activity of alpha-tubulin.

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Anti-Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin antibody - Microtubule Marker (ab48389) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin in Western Blot. Suitable for Human samples.



- Over 80 publications

- Trusted since 2007

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human TUBA4A. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P68366
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

We are constantly working hard to ensure we provide our customers with best in class antibodies. As a result, we are pleased to offer this antibody in a purified format as of 10/11/2017. The following lots are still unpurified and still in stock as of 10/11/2017- GR315444-5, GR315444-3 GR285350-3, GR3181389-3, GR3181389-4, GR3181389-5, GR3181389-6, GR3181389-7. Lot numbers other than GR315444-5, GR315444-3 GR285350-3, GR3181389-3, GR3181389-4, GR3181389-5, GR3181389-6, GR3181389-7 will be purified. Please note that the dilutions may need to be adjusted accordingly. Purified antibodies have the advantage of being enriched for the fraction of immunoglobulin that specifically reacts with the target antigen and for having a reduction of serum proteins.

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin also known as detyrosinated tubulin or alpha tubulin is a modified form of the alpha subunit of tubulin. This protein undergoes detyrosination which entails removing the terminal tyrosine residue. Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin has an approximate molecular mass of 50 kDa. It localizes mainly in the cytoplasm and plays an important role in the stability and function of microtubules which are key components of the cytoskeleton. These modifications regulate microtubules' dynamic properties impacting cellular processes such as intracellular transport and cell division.

Biological function summary

Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin impacts important cellular functions. It is an integral part of the microtubule network. Microtubules provide structural support to the cell aiding in intracellular transport and cell shape maintenance. The detyrosination of alpha tubulin contributes to the regulation of microtubule stability which is essential for accurate chromosome segregation during mitosis. Furthermore the detyrosination influences interactions with microtubule-associated proteins and motor proteins affecting their binding affinity and activity.

Pathways

Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin is significant in cellular signaling and transport. It is an important part of the microtubule-dependent transport pathways that facilitate the movement of cellular components including vesicles and organelles. The detyrosination of alpha tubulin influences its interaction with motor proteins such as kinesins and dyneins which are responsible for directional transport along microtubules. Additionally alterations in tubulin detyrosination affect the Wnt signaling pathway impacting cellular processes such as proliferation and differentiation.

Associated diseases and disorders

Alterations in the detyrosination of alpha Tubulin have links to neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. In neurodegenerative disorders abnormal detyrosination can disrupt axonal transport contributing to diseases like Alzheimer's. In cancer increased levels of detyrosinated alpha Tubulin can enhance cell invasiveness and metastasis. The dysregulation of tubulin detyrosination affects cellular interactions with proteins such as tau in neurodegenerative disorders and beta-catenin in cancer implicating these proteins in disease progression.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin antibody - Loading Control (ab48389), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin antibody - Loading Control (ab48389)

    Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin antibody

    Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin contains a number of potential phosphorylation sites (SwissProt) which may explain the migration pattern observed.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Detyrosinated alpha Tubulin antibody - Loading Control (ab48389) at 1/500 dilution

    Lane 1: Saos 2 (Human epithelial-like osteosarcoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: U2OS (Human osteosarcoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 4: Human Brain Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/3000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 50 kDa

    Observed band size: 28 kDa, 44 kDa, 51 kDa

    Exposure time: 1min

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