Anti-AP2A1 Rabbit pAb

Antibody type:Primary antibody

Label:Unconjugated

Modification:Unmodification

Isotype:Rabbit IgG

Host:Rabbit

Application:WB,IHC

Purify method:Affinity purified

Species:Human,Mouse,Rat

Gene Name:AP2A1

Synonyms:ADTAA; CLAPA1; AP2-ALPHA

Gene Synonyms:

Gene Full Name:adaptor related protein complex 2 subunit alpha 1

Gene Infomation:This gene encodes the alpha 1 adaptin subunit of the adaptor protein 2 (AP-2) complex found in clathrin coated vesicles. The AP-2 complex is a heterotetramer consisting of two large adaptins (alpha or beta), a medium adaptin (mu), and a small adaptin (sigma). The complex is part of the protein coat on the cytoplasmic face of coated vesicles which links clathrin to receptors in vesicles. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two transcript variants encoding two different isoforms. A third transcript variant has been described, but its full length nature has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Antigen:Recombinant fusion protein containing a sequence corresponding to amino acids 1-260 of human AP2A1 (NP_055018.2).

Antigen Synonyms:AP-2 complex subunit alpha-1

Clonality:Polyclonal antibody

Source:Human

Reaction:

Form:Liquid

Tested Applications:

• Western blot (1:100 to 1:500)
• Immunofluorescence (1:50 to 1:400)
• Immunohistochemistry (1:200 to 1:500)
• Flow cytometry analysis (1:200 to 1:500)
• Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (1:100-1:5000)

Note: Users are strongly advised to determine the optimal dilution of antibody to use for their specific applications.

Clone:

Dilution:WB1:500 -1:2000; IHC1:50 -1:200(Optimal dilutions should be determined by the end user)

Mole Mass:108kDa

Location:Cell membrane, Coated pit, Membrane

Concentration:

Sequence Similarity:

Gene Id:

SwissProt ID:O95782

Unigene:160

Nucleotide Accession:

Tissue specificity:Isoform A expressed in forebrain, skeletal muscle, spinal cord, cerebellum, salivary gland, heart and colon. Isoform B is widely expressed in tissues and also in breast cancer and in prostate carcinoma cells.Gene expression databases

Storage:Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Buffer condition:PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.

Background:

Molar Function:Component of the adaptor protein complex 2 (AP-2). Adaptor protein complexes function in protein transport via transport vesicles in different membrane traffic pathways. Adaptor protein complexes are vesicle coat components and appear to be involved in cargo selection and vesicle formation. AP-2 is involved in clathrin-dependent endocytosis in which cargo proteins are incorporated into vesicles surrounded by clathrin (clathrin-coated vesicles, CCVs) which are destined for fusion with the early endosome. The clathrin lattice serves as a mechanical scaffold but is itself unable to bind directly to membrane components. Clathrin-associated adaptor protein (AP) complexes which can bind directly to both the clathrin lattice and to the lipid and protein components of membranes are considered to be the major clathrin adaptors contributing the CCV formation. AP-2 also serves as a cargo receptor to selectively sort the membrane proteins involved in receptor-mediated endocytosis. AP-2 seems to play a role in the recycling of synaptic vesicle membranes from the presynaptic surface. AP-2 recognizes Y-X-X-[FILMV] (Y-X-X-Phi) and [ED]-X-X-X-L-[LI] endocytosis signal motifs within the cytosolic tails of transmembrane cargo molecules. AP-2 may also play a role in maintaining normal post-endocytic trafficking through the ARF6-regulated, non-clathrin pathway. The AP-2 alpha subunit binds polyphosphoinositide-containing lipids, positioning AP-2 on the membrane. The AP-2 alpha subunit acts via its C-terminal appendage domain as a scaffolding platform for endocytic accessory proteins. The AP-2 alpha and AP-2 sigma subunits are thought to contribute to the recognition of the [ED]-X-X-X-L-[LI] motif .

Western Blot: 

Stability: The thermal stability is described by the loss rate. The loss rate was determined by accelerated thermal degradation test, that is, incubate the protein at 37°C for 48h, and no obvious degradation and precipitation were observed. The loss rate is less than 5% within the expiration date under appropriate storage condition.

Storage: Store at 4°C for frequent use. Stored at -20°C in a manual defrost freezer for one year without detectable loss of activity. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Notes: For In vitro laboratory use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.