Plectin, a 500kD intermediate filament binding protein, is localized to the cytoplasm and acts to both stabilize and give strength to cells via cross-linking (1).
Plectin cross-links intermediate filaments to microtubules and microfilaments, and anchors intermediate filaments to the plasma and nuclear membranes (2,3).
Plectin binds many proteins, including actin, vimentin, and Lamin B.
Phosphorylation by PKA or PKC results in decreased binding to Lamin B, and phosphorylation by PKA enhances the plectin-vimentin interactions (4).
Plasma membrane attachment sites of intermediate filaments and microfilaments (actin) such as desmosomes and hemidesmosomes, Z-line structures and dense plaques of striated and smooth muscle.
Strong positive reaction is also found with endothelia, fibroblasts and infiltrating cells (e.g.
lymphocytes).
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Western Blot: 1:16,000 (ECL)Immunohistochemistry (frozen and paraffin sections, enhanced after microwave treatment): 1:500: Incubate for 1 hr at RT; extended with paraffin sections
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size:100ul
Host:guinea pig
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Serum
Purity:Serum
Form:Supplied as a liquid containing 0.09% sodium azide.
Specificity:Recognizes human protein plectin at 53kD localizing to plasma membrane attachment sites of intermediate filaments and microfilaments (actin) such as desmosomes and hemi- desmosomes, Z-line structures and dense plaques of striated and smooth muscle. Specifically recognizes human glia cells. Strong positive reaction is also found with endothelia, fibroblasts and infiltrating cells (e.g. lymphocytes). Species Crossreactivity: bovine, mouse, Xenopus laevis, and fish. Also reactive with HL-60, HUVEC (human umbilical cord endothelial cell line), BMGE, and 3T3 cells.
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Bo Hu Mo Xe
Immunogen:C-terminal “C” domain of human recombinant plectin (aa4367-4684).