Thermo Fisher Scientific ARP2/ARP3 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:2,000

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Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:50-1:200

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen) (IHC (F))

1:100-1:500

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Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1:100-1:500

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ELISA (ELISA)

1:500-1:1,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat, Xenopus

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human ARP2/ARP3.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Protein A

Storage buffer

0.01M TBS, pH 7.4, with 1% BSA, 50% glycerol

Contains

0.02% ProClin 300

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Target Information

Actin polymerization is required for a variety of cell functions, including chemotaxis, cell migration, cell adhesion, and platelet activation. Cells trigger actin polymerization through either the de novo nucleation of filaments from monomeric actin, the severing of existing filaments to create uncapped barbed ends, or the uncapping of existing barbed ends. The nucleation of actin is a rate-limiting and unfavorable reaction in actin polymerization and therefore requires the involvement of the Arp2/3 complex, which helps create new filaments and promotes the end-to-side cross-linking of actin filaments into the branching meshwork. The Arp2/3 complex consists of the actin-related proteins Arp2 and Arp3, and various other accessory proteins. The Arp2/3 complex promotes actin nucleation by binding the pointed end of actin filaments, or by associating with the side of an existing filament, and nucleates growth in the barbed direction. In addition, the Arp2/3 complex also mediates actin cytoskeletal outgrowths that are regulated by the Rho family of small GTPases. In response to GTP-binding Cdc42, the Arp2/3 complex binds the Cdc42 substrates, namely the WASP proteins, and initiates the formation of lamellipodia and filopodia.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.