Technical Data
C2069-44N
Catenin, alpha 2
Description:
It has been shown that alpha N-catenin, a linker between cadherin adhesion receptors and the actin cytoskeleton, is essential for stabilizing dendritic spines in rodent hippocampal neurons in culture. Results suggest that alpha N-catenin is a key regulator for the stability of synaptic contacts (1). We show here that antibodies against alpha catenin also immunoprecipitate complexes that contain human N-cadherin, mouse P-cadherin, chicken A-CAM (adherens junction-specific CAM; also called N-cadherin) or Xenopus U-cadherin, demonstrating that alpha catenin is complexed with other cadherins (2).

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:2000
Immunocytochemistry: 1:50
Immunoprecipitation: 1:50
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage, store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
TypeIsotypeCloneGrade
MabIgG9E176Serum
SizeStorageShippingSourceHost
100ul-20°CBlue IceHumanRabbit
Concentration:
Not determined
Immunogen:
A synthetic peptide corresponding to residues in human -2 Catenin.
Purity:
Serum
Form
Supplied as a liquid in 50mM Tris-glycine, pH 7.4, 0.15M sodium chloride, 40% glycerol, 0.01% sodium azide, 0.05% BSA.
Specificity:
Recognizes human Catenin, alpha 2. Species Crossreactivity: mouse and rat
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
1. Abe K, et al. Nat Neurosic 7(4): 357-63, 2004. 2. Herrenknecht K, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci 88(20):
9156-60, 1991