CoraLite® Plus 647-conjugated Alpha Tubulin Monoclonal antibody
Alpha Tubulin Monoclonal Antibody for FC (Intra), IF
Host / Isotype
Mouse / IgG2b
Reactivity
human, mouse, rat, Canine
Applications
IF, FC (Intra)
Conjugate
CoraLite® Plus 647 Fluorescent Dye
CloneNo.
1E4C11
Cat no : CL647-66031
Synonyms
Validation Data Gallery
Tested Applications
| Positive IF detected in | HeLa cells |
| Positive FC detected in | HepG2 cells |
Recommended dilution
| Application | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Immunofluorescence (IF) | IF : 1:50-1:500 |
| Flow Cytometry (FC) | FC : 0.40 ug per 10^6 cells in a 100 µl suspension |
| It is recommended that this reagent should be titrated in each testing system to obtain optimal results. | |
| Sample-dependent, Check data in validation data gallery. | |
Product Information
CL647-66031 targets Alpha Tubulin in IF, FC (Intra) applications and shows reactivity with human, mouse, rat, Canine samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human, mouse, rat, Canine |
| Host / Isotype | Mouse / IgG2b |
| Class | Monoclonal |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen | Alpha Tubulin fusion protein Ag18034 |
| Full Name | tubulin, alpha 1b |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 50 kDa |
| Observed Molecular Weight | 50-55 kDa |
| GenBank Accession Number | BC009314 |
| Gene Symbol | TUBA1B |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 10376 |
| RRID | AB_2920274 |
| Conjugate | CoraLite® Plus 647 Fluorescent Dye |
| Excitation/Emission Maxima Wavelengths | 654 nm / 674 nm |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Protein A purification |
| Storage Buffer | PBS with 50% Glycerol, 0.05% Proclin300, 0.5% BSA, pH 7.3. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -20°C. Avoid exposure to light. Stable for one year after shipment. Aliquoting is unnecessary for -20oC storage. 20ul sizes contain 0.1% BSA. |
Background Information
What is the function of alpha tubulin?
Alpha-tubulin belongs to a large superfamily of tubulin proteins. There are a number of different subtypes that have a molecular weight of ~50kDa and are able to bind to beta-tubulin, forming a heterodimer that polymerises to microtubules as part of the cytoskeleton. These maintain cell structure, provide platforms for intracellular transport and are also involved in cell division.
Where is alpha-tubulin expressed?
Alpha tubulin is highly conserved and is present in nearly all eukaryotic cells as one of the building blocks of microtubules. The ubiquitous nature of this protein has led to its common use as a control protein for many tissue types as well as highlighting the structure of the cytoskeleton.
What are the post-translational modifications of alpha tubulin?
The function and properties of microtubules are drastically affected by the post-translational modifications undergone by tubulin, which may occur to the tubulin dimer directly or to the polymerised mictotubule. For example, the first modification to be identified was detyrosination1, as most alpha-tubulins have a tyrosine at their terminus. This process affects microtubules more than dimers and leads to patches of detyronisation along the structure, regulating protein interactions and allowing subcellular compartments to be defined.2,3 Polyglutamylation also occurs on several sites within the carboxy-terminal tails. However, to date, the most-studied alpha tubulin modification is related to acetylation of lysine 40 (K40).
1. Gundersen, G. G., Khawaja, S. & Bulinski, J. C. Postpolymerization detyrosination of alpha-tubulin: a mechanism for subcellular differentiation of microtubules. J. Cell Biol. 105, 251-64 (1987).
2. Galjart, N. Plus-End-Tracking Proteins and Their Interactions at Microtubule Ends. Curr. Biol. 20, R528-R537 (2010).
3. Jiang, K. & Akhmanova, A. Microtubule tip-interacting proteins: a view from both ends. Curr. Opin. Cell Biol. 23, 94-101 (2011).
Protocols
| Product Specific Protocols | |
|---|---|
| IF protocol for CL Plus 647 Alpha Tubulin antibody CL647-66031 | Download protocol |
| Standard Protocols | |
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| Click here to view our Standard Protocols |
