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α-E-Catenin Antibody
SPA-03174
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| Target Information | |
|---|---|
| Target Name | E-Catenin |
| Gene Abbr. | CTNNA1 |
| Gene ID | 1495 |
| Full Name | catenin alpha 1 |
| Alias | CAP102, MDPT2 |
| Introduction | Adherens junctions are dynamic structures that form cell-cell contacts and are important in development, differentiation, tissue integrity, morphology and cell polarity. They are composed of the transmembrane proteins, cadherins, which bind cadherins on adjacent cells in a calcium-dependent manner. On the cytoplasmic side of adherens junctions, the classic model states that cadherins are linked to the cytoskeleton through β- and α-catenin. α-E-catenin is ubiquitously expressed, α-N-catenin is expressed in neuronal tissue, and α-T-catenin is primarily expressed in heart tissue. Research studies have demonstrated that loss of E-cadherin and α-E-catenin occurs during the progression of several human cancers, indicating that the breakdown of adherens junctions is important in cancer progression.Research studies also suggest that, rather than acting as a static link between cadherins and actin, α-catenin regulates actin dynamics directly, possibly by competing with the actin nucleating arp2/3 complex. α-catenin also plays a role in regulating β-catenin-dependent transcriptional activity, affecting differentiation and response to Wnt signaling. α-catenin binds to β-catenin in the nucleus, preventing it from regulating transcription, and levels of both proteins appear to be regulated via proteasome-dependent degradation. |
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Clone No. | N/A |
| Immunogen | Synthetic peptide corresponding to the carboxy-terminal sequence of human α-E-Catenin. |
| Source/Purification | Antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to the carboxy-terminal sequence of human α-E-Catenin. Antibodies are purified using protein A and peptide affinity chromatography. |
| Usage | |
|---|---|
| Application | WB, IF |
| Dilutions | Western Blot (1:1000) |
| MW(KDa) | 100 |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Sensitivity | Endogenous |
| Specificity | It detects endogenous levels of alpha-E catenin protein. The antibody may cross-react with neuronal α-N-catenin. In some cell lysates, the antibody may cross-react with a 50 kDa band of unknown origin. |
| Storage & Handling | |
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| Storage Buffer | Supplied in 10 mM sodium HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg/mL BSA and 50% glycerol. |
| Preservative | No Preservative |
| Storage Temp. | Store at -20 °C. |
| Handling | Do not aliquot the antibody. |
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