This gene encodes a member of the tropomyosin family of actin-binding proteins involved in the contractile system of striated and smooth muscles and the cytoskeleton of non-muscle cells. Tropomyosins are dimers of coiled-coil proteins that polymerize end-to-end along the major groove in most actin filaments. They provide stability to the filaments and regulate access of other actin-binding proteins. In muscle cells, they regulate muscle contraction by controlling the binding of myosin heads to the actin filament. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq].
Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 2ug/ml Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MAGLNSLEAVKRKIQALQQQADEAEDRAQGLQRELDGERERREKAEGDVAALNRRIQLVEEELDRAQERLATALQKLEEAEKAADESERGMKVIENRAMKDEEKMEIQEMQLKEAKHIAEEADRKYEEVARKLVILEGELERAEERAEVSELKCGDLEEELKNVTNNLKSLEAASEKYSEKEDKYEEEIKLLSDKLKEAETRAEFAERTVAKLEKTIDDLEEKLAQAKEENVGLHQTLDQTLNELNCI
Storage and Stability
Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Note: Sodium azide is a potent inhibitor of peroxidase and should not be added to HRP conjugates. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.