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Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Twist in Western Blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.



- Over 240 publications

- Trusted since 2007


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Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (AB50887), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (AB50887), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (AB50887), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (AB50887), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (AB50887), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human TWIST1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q15672

Reactivity data

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ICCWB
Human
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Expected
Tested
Rat
Expected
Tested

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
2.00000-100.00000 µg/mL
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
0.20000-2.00000 µg/mL
Notes

Abcam recommends using BSA blocking.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
0.20000-2.00000 µg/mL
Notes

Abcam recommends using BSA blocking.

Species
Human
Dilution info
0.20000-2.00000 µg/mL
Notes

Abcam recommends using BSA blocking.

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Target data

Function

Acts as a transcriptional regulator. Inhibits myogenesis by sequestrating E proteins, inhibiting trans-activation by MEF2, and inhibiting DNA-binding by MYOD1 through physical interaction. This interaction probably involves the basic domains of both proteins. Also represses expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNFA and IL1B. Regulates cranial suture patterning and fusion. Activates transcription as a heterodimer with E proteins. Regulates gene expression differentially, depending on dimer composition. Homodimers induce expression of FGFR2 and POSTN while heterodimers repress FGFR2 and POSTN expression and induce THBS1 expression. Heterodimerization is also required for osteoblast differentiation. Represses the activity of the circadian transcriptional activator: NPAS2-BMAL1 heterodimer (By similarity).

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Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Twist in Western Blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.



- Over 240 publications

- Trusted since 2007

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human TWIST1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q15672
Clone number
Twist2C1a
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Specificity

Good controls are NIH3T3 and A2058 cell lysates. Given that the immunogen shares 92% homology with Twist2, it is possible that it may cross-react.Although some customers have obtained good results in IHC, we do not recommend this antibody for use in IHC.

Concentration
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Purification notes

Purified from TCS

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-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of Twist?


Anti-Twist [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) specifically detects a band for Twist (UniProt: Q15672) at a molecular weight of 21kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community


Anti-Twist [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) was first used in a scientific publication in 2007 and has been cited over 240 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists


Anti-Twist [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) has over 25 independent reviews from customers.

Supplementary info

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

The Twist protein also known as Twist1 is a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor. It has a molecular mass of approximately 21 kDa. Twist is widely expressed in mesodermal tissues during embryonic development including the somites and limb buds. In adults its expression continues in areas involved in tissue regeneration and wound healing.

Biological function summary

Twist plays significant roles in embryogenesis and in wound healing processes. It functions as an important regulator of mesenchymal cell differentiation and is part of the bHLH family of transcription factors which often form dimers to bind specific DNA sequences. Twist modulates the transcription of genes involved in cell movement and survival. It acts as an important player in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) a process important for development and cellular dynamics.

Pathways

Twist integrates into multiple biological networks including the Wnt and Notch signaling pathways. It interacts with proteins like Β-catenin in the Wnt pathway and Notch receptors impacting cellular proliferation and fate determination. These interactions highlight its role in regulating cellular behavior and influence various processes such as stem cell maintenance and differentiation.

Associated diseases and disorders

Twist is implicated in cancer and fibrosis. Its overexpression is often observed in aggressive tumors influencing metastasis through its role in EMT. Twist can interact with oncogenic proteins such as MYC in cancer pathways. In fibrosis aberrant Twist activity leads to excessive tissue remodeling and accumulation of connective tissue. Understanding Twist's function and interactions can aid in developing therapeutic strategies targeting these conditions.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) at 2 µg/mL

    Lane 1: A2058 (Human melanoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 25 µg

    Lane 2: NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryo fibroblast cell line) whole cell lysate at 25 µg

    Lane 3: F2408 (Rat normal fibroblast cell line) whole cell lysate at 25 µg

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887), expandable thumbnail
    Loebel DA et al., PLoS One, 9, e98945, 2014 Reproduced under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    Immunostaining with anti-Twist1 monoclonal antibody ab50887 (green, 1/50 dilution) of cryosectioned wild type (fl/wt) (B, C, B′, C′) and conditional knockout (CKO) (D, E, D′, E′) mouse embyonic day 11.5 forelimb buds of embryos harvested from mothers injected with tamoxifen at embryonic day 10.5. (C, C′, E, E′) Merged images showing counterstaining with DAPI (blue). (B′–E′) Higher magnification images of the boxed regions in B–E. An AlexaFlour 488 conjugated donkey anti-mouse was used as the secondary antibody

  • Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton-permeabilized HeLa (Human epithelial cell line from cervix adenocarcinoma) cells stained for Twist using ab50887 at 100 μg/ml in immunocytochemistry.

  • Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of a customer review submitted by Pawel Mazur

    Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    All lanes: Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] - ChIP Grade (ab50887) at 1/250 dilution in PBST for 8 hours at 4°C

    Lanes 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9: Whole cell lysate of mouse pancreatic tumor
    Lanes 1, 4 & 7: Whole cell lysate of Mouse metastatic pancreatic carcinoma

    Lysates at 50 µg per lane

    Secondary Antibody: An HRP-conjugated sheep anti-mouse IgG polyclonal (1/2000) developed using the ECL technique


    Blocking Step: 10% Milk for 1 hour at room temperature

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

    Observed band size: 100 kDa, 25 kDa, 65 kDa, 75 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    ab50887 at 1/1 dilution staining HeLa cells; visualised with AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-mouse IgG at 1/200 dilution.

  • Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of an anonymous customer review

    Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    ab50887 staining Twist in a rat choroid plexus cell line by ICC/IF (Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence). Cells were fixed with paraformaldehyde, permeabilized with Triton X-100 0.1% in PBS and blocked with 0.5% BSA for 30 minutes at room temperature. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/50 in PBS + 0.5% BSA) for 16 hours at 4°C. A FITC-conjugated Goat anti-mouse IgG polyclonal (1/80) was used as the secondary antibody.

  • Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    SDS-PAGE with 10-20% gradient gel.

    Lane 1: Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887)

    Lanes 2 - 5: Western blot - Anti-Twist antibody [Twist2C1a] (ab50887) at 1/50 dilution

    Lane 1: Marker lane

    Lane 2: Hela whole cell lysate, 25µg

    Lane 3: A2058 whole cell lysate, 25µg

    Lane 4: NIH3T3 whole cell lysate, 25µg

    Lane 5: F2408 whole cell lysate, 25µg

    Predicted band size: 21 kDa

    Observed band size: 25 kDa

    Exposure time: 2min

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