Abcam, ab13493, Anti-Flotillin 1 antibody

Size: 100µg
Goat Polyclonal Flotillin 1 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 18 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human FLOT1 aa 400 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Goat,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human FLOT1 aa 400 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O75955

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide., Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.5% BSA, 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.
Flotillin 1 also known as flotillin-1 or flot-1 functions as a major scaffolding protein in lipid rafts which are specialized membrane microdomains. It has a molecular weight of approximately 47 kDa facilitating protein interactions within the cell membrane. Flotillin 1 localizes primarily to non-caveolar lipid rafts and is expressed widely across various tissue types. High expression levels occur in brain tissue contributing to its recognition as an important element within neuronal membranes.
Biological function summary
Flotillin-1 participates in vesicle trafficking and endocytosis by forming a complex with its counterpart flotillin-2. This complex stabilizes membrane microdomains and assists in signaling pathways. Flotillin-1 plays a significant role in cell adhesion migration and cytoskeleton organization by interacting with actin and other cytoskeletal proteins. By doing so it influences cellular processes related to membrane shaping and intracellular transport.
Pathways
Flotillin-1 integrates into the MAPK signaling pathway and the Wnt signaling pathway which are critical for cell differentiation and proliferation. It interacts with several proteins including caveolin-1 that have known roles in these pathways. These interactions help modulate signaling cascades providing necessary cellular responses to various extracellular stimuli.
Flotillin-1 has associations with Alzheimer's disease and various cancers. In Alzheimer's disease it interacts with amyloid precursor protein influencing amyloid-beta production and deposition. In cancer altered expression levels of flotillin-1 affect tumor cell adhesion and migration with its interactions impacting the expression of proteins like E-cadherin which is associated with cancer metastasis and progression. Understanding these interactions offers potential insights for developing therapeutic strategies.