Abcam, ab154589, Anti-Prohibitin antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Prohibitin antibody. Suitable for IP, IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PHB1 aa 1 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, IP, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PHB1 aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P35232

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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.
Prohibitin often known as PHB is a 30 kDa protein that plays significant mechanical roles in cellular processes. It is widely present in various tissues and cells acting as a mitochondrial marker and associates with other mitochondrial markers. Prohibitin protein exists in a highly conserved structure which makes it essential across different species. It localizes within the inner mitochondrial membrane where it exerts functions important for cellular energy homeostasis and mitochondrial stability.
Biological function summary
The protein is involved in the regulation of mitochondrial respiratory function and stabilization of mitochondrial nucleoid. Prohibitin protein forms a complex with related proteins contributing to the maintenance of mitochondrial morphology and integrity. Its role extends to cell cycle control and apoptosis making it a significant player in cellular proliferation and survival. Additionally it influences cellular senescence and stress responses offering protection against various stressors.
Pathways
Prohibitin integrates into mitochondrial dynamics and energy production pathways. It participates in the regulation of oxidative phosphorylation a core component for ATP generation. Prohibitin collaborates with proteins like co-chaperones and complexes such as the inner mitochondrial membrane complex which further illustrates its integration into cellular pathways. The interplay of these proteins and pathways underlines Prohibitin's role in maintaining mitochondrial function.
Prohibitin shows notable connections to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its dysregulation links to the progression of cancers where it interacts with the retinoblastoma protein influencing cellular proliferation pathways. In neurodegenerative diseases Prohibitin participates in mechanisms that may affect the development of conditions like Alzheimer's disease associated with its role in mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. These interactions highlight Prohibitin's importance in both health and disease contexts and its potential as a therapeutic target.