Abcam, ab124285, Anti-p50 dynamitin antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal p50 dynamitin antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human DCTN2 aa 1-50.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human DCTN2 aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q13561

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab124285 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to p50 dynamitin immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: 99% Tris citrate/phosphate, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
P50 dynamitin also known as DCTN2 or dynactin subunit 2 is a protein component of the dynactin complex with a molecular mass of approximately 50 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues where it plays an important role in intracellular transport mechanisms. p50 dynamitin is essential for the proper functioning of the dynein-dynactin motor protein complex which is important for the transport of organelles and vesicles along microtubules within cells.
Biological function summary
P50 dynamitin serves as a regulator within the dynactin complex ensuring its structural integrity and facilitating interaction with dynein motor proteins. It is part of the larger dynactin complex which consists of over 20 subunits. p50 dynamitin's role in this complex directly impacts cytoplasmic and nuclear activities including the trafficking of endosomes lysosomes and other cargo within cells. The proper functioning of this complex is necessary for maintaining the correct intracellular transport which affects various cellular processes.
Pathways
P50 dynamitin is involved in the cytoskeletal network through its interaction with the dynein motor protein pathway and is closely related to microtubule dynamics. Dynactin of which p50 is a part functions with dynein to mediate minus-end-directed movement along microtubules necessary for processes such as mitotic spindle formation and chromosome alignment. This relationship with dynein highlights its role in cell division and intracellular transport impacting neurological pathway regulation.
P50 dynamitin has been linked to neurological disorders like motor neuron disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The dysfunction of the dynactin-dynein complex where p50 dynamitin plays a regulatory role can lead to disrupted neuronal transport processes contributing to these diseases. Additionally its association with the protein TDP-43 points to a connection with neurodegenerative conditions further illustrating its clinical significance in the pathology of ALS and related disorders.