Anti-Tropomyosin Antibody, clone 15D12.2

Tropomyosins (Tms) are a family of >40 highly conserved protein isoforms resulting from alternative splicing of four different genes during development and that are expressed in numerous cell types. These proteins form coiled-coil heterodimers which bind to actin polymers along the α-helical grove. Tropomyosin’s function varies depending on cell type in which it is expressed. Within muscle, Tms play a role in the regulation of actin-myosin interplay for the purpose of mediating muscle contraction. In non-muscle cells, studies suggest a role in the stabilization of actin filaments, along with protecting actin filaments from the severing action of gelsolin and ADF/cofilin depolymerization. Tms also appear to have a role in the moderation of access to actin for other actin-binding proteins. Tropomyosin has an integral role in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis. Down-regulation of Tms expression has been observed in tumor cells indicating a possible role for Tms as tumor suppressors.

~ 30-40 kDa observed MWs. Tm6: 40 kDa; Tm1: 38 kDa; Tm2: 36 kDa; Tm3: 34 kDa; Tm5: 30 kDa

Epitope: Exon 9d

Linear peptide corresponding to the entire exon 9d of rat Tropomyosin.

Detect Tropomyosin using this Anti-Tropomyosin Antibody, clone 15D12.2 validated for use in WB, IH.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: 1:300 dilution from a representative lot detected Tropomyosin in human striated muscle tissue.

Research Category
Cell Structure

Metabolism

Research Sub Category
Cytoskeleton

Muscle Physiology

The antibody recognizes the entire exon 9d of Tropomyosin.

Format: Purified

Protein G

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG2bκ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine, pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Control
Mouse brain tissue lysate

Evaluated by Western Blot in mouse brain tissue lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of the antibody detected Tropomyosin in 10 µg of mouse brain tissue lysate.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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