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Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Myosin Light Chain 2 in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.



- Over 30 publications

- Trusted since 2009



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Western blot - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (AB79935), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (AB79935), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (AB79935), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98.98% PBS, 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Pig
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Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
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Species
Human
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
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Species
Rat
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
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-

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Sheep, Cow, Dog, Pig
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Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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Species
Rat
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1 µg/mL
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Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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Predicted

Species
Sheep, Cow, Dog, Pig
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-
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Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
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Species
Human
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
Notes

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Species
Rat
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
Notes

-

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Predicted

Species
Sheep, Cow, Dog, Pig
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Target data

Function

Contractile protein that plays a role in heart development and function (PubMed:23365102, PubMed:32453731). Following phosphorylation, plays a role in cross-bridge cycling kinetics and cardiac muscle contraction by increasing myosin lever arm stiffness and promoting myosin head diffusion; as a consequence of the increase in maximum contraction force and calcium sensitivity of contraction force. These events altogether slow down myosin kinetics and prolong duty cycle resulting in accumulated myosins being cooperatively recruited to actin binding sites to sustain thin filament activation as a means to fine-tune myofilament calcium sensitivity to force (By similarity). During cardiogenesis plays an early role in cardiac contractility by promoting cardiac myofibril assembly (By similarity).

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Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Myosin Light Chain 2 in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.



- Over 30 publications

- Trusted since 2009


Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Specificity

From September 2024, QC testing of replenishment batches of this polyclonal changed. All tested and expected application and reactive species combinations are still covered by our Abcam product promise. However, we no longer test all applications. For more information on a specific batch, please contact our Scientific Support who will be happy to help.

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

What is this antibody validated in?


Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of Myosin Light Chain 2?


Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 (ab79935) specifically detects a band for Myosin Light Chain 2 (UniProt: P10916) at a molecular weight of 19kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community


Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 (ab79935) was first used in a scientific publication in 2009 and has been cited over 30 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Supplementary info

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

Myosin Light Chain 2 (MLC2) also known as ventricular myosin regulatory light chain (MLC2v) or smooth muscle myosin light chain is a critical component of the myosin protein complex. It is a low-molecular-weight protein with a mass typically around 20 kDa. Myosin Light Chain 2 plays a mechanical role in muscle contraction where it interacts with myosin heavy chain and actin filaments. This interaction modulates muscle contraction in both cardiac and smooth muscle tissues. MLC2 is ubiquitously expressed in muscles but exhibits specific expression patterns in cardiac and smooth muscles.

Biological function summary

Myosin Light Chain 2 plays a fundamental role in muscle function by regulating myofilament sensitivity to calcium ions. It functions as part of the myosin complex which is essential for actin-myosin interactions required for muscle contraction. Phosphorylation of MLC2 alters the actomyosin activity affecting muscle contraction strength and speed. This regulation contributes significantly to muscle tone contractility and overall heart function.

Pathways

Myosin Light Chain 2 is a pivotal player in the calcium signaling and smooth muscle contraction pathways. Within these pathways phosphorylation leads to myosin cross-bridge cycling with actin facilitated by proteins like calmodulin and myosin light chain kinase (MLCK). This biochemical interaction not only underpins smooth muscle function but also plays roles in other processes like cell motility and division emphasizing MLC2's versatility in cellular mechanics.

Associated diseases and disorders

Aberrations in Myosin Light Chain 2 function or expression implicate it in cardiac hypertrophy and certain smooth muscle dysfunctions such as hypertension. Changes in MLC2 phosphorylation state can directly affect cardiac contractility worsening conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It also relates closely with other proteins such as MLCK and calmodulin which are involved in these disease pathways highlighting a complex network of regulatory mechanisms that when disrupted can lead to severe health issues.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: Human heart tissue lysate - total protein (ab29431) at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Human skeletal muscle tissue lysate - total protein (ab29330) at 10 µg

    Lane 3: Heart (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 4: Heart (Rat) 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: 19 kDa

    Observed band size: 17 kDa, 19 kDa, 8 kDa

    Exposure time: 15min

  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935)

    Myosin Light Chain 2 was immunoprecipitated using 0.5mg Mouse Heart tissue, 5μg of Rabbit polyclonal to Myosin Light Chain 2 and 50μl of protein G magnetic beads (+). No antibody was added to the control (-).

    The antibody was incubated under agitation with Protein G beads for 10min, Mouse Heart tissue lysate diluted in RIPA buffer was added to each sample and incubated for a further 10min under agitation.

    Proteins were eluted by addition of 40μl SDS loading buffer and incubated for 10min at 70°C; 10μl of each sample was separated on a SDS PAGE gel, transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane, blocked with 5% BSA and probed with ab79935.

    Secondary: Mouse monoclonal [SB62a] Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG light chain (HRP) (Mouse monoclonal [SB62a] Anti-Rabbit IgG light chain (HRP) ab99697).

    Band: 19kDa; Myosin Light Chain 2

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935)

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 19 kDa

    Exposure time: 20min

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Myosin Light Chain 2 antibody (ab79935)

    IHC image of Myosin light chain 2 antibody staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal mouse heart performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with ab79935, 1ug/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX.

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