Abcam, ab216144, Anti-PINK1 antibody [EPR20730]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Anti-PINK1 antibody [EPR20730] (ab216144) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting PINK1 in Western Blot, IP, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human . - KO validated for confirmed specificity - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 20 publications
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20730,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IP, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-PINK1 antibody [EPR20730] (ab216144) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human samples.
What is the molecular weight of PINK1?
Anti-PINK1 [EPR20730] (ab216144) specifically detects a band for PINK1 (UniProt: Q9BXM7) at a molecular weight of 63kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-PINK1 [EPR20730] (ab216144) was first used in a scientific publication in 2017 and has been cited over 20 times in peer-reviewed journals.
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Specificity confirmed
The specificity of Anti-PINK1 antibody [EPR20730] (ab216144) has been confirmed by Western blot testing in PINK1 Knockout HEK-293 cell line,
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Patented technology
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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.
The PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) is a serine/threonine-protein kinase with a molecular weight of approximately 63 kDa. It plays a significant role in mitochondrial quality control through its kinase activity. PINK1 gets expressed in various tissues with a high presence in the brain. The protein localizes to the outer membrane of damaged mitochondria to initiate mitophagy an important cellular process for clearing dysfunctional mitochondria.
Biological function summary
The PINK1 protein detects mitochondrial damage and recruits Parkin an E3 ubiquitin ligase to the damaged mitochondria. This interaction leads to the ubiquitylation of mitochondrial substrates and triggers their degradation. PINK1 Parkin and other proteins form a complex that facilitates the removal of damaged mitochondria through autophagy. This mechanism ensures cellular health and energy balance by maintaining a pool of functional mitochondria.
Pathways
PINK1 integrates into the mitochondrial quality control and mitophagy pathways. It has a fundamental role in the PINK1-Parkin pathway which is critical for maintaining mitochondrial integrity. In this pathway PINK1 phosphorylates both ubiquitin and Parkin enhancing Parkin's E3 ligase activity. Another pathway that PINK1 participates in is the PTEN-induced kinase pathway where it regulates mitochondrial dynamics and homeostasis via cross-talk with other mitochondrial proteins such as DJ-1 and LRRK2.
PINK1 mutations are strongly associated with familial Parkinson's disease attributing to its role in preserving neuronal function through mitochondrial regulation. Deficient PINK1 function leads to accumulation of damaged mitochondria contributing to neuronal cell death. Additionally PINK1 dysfunction is implicated in Alzheimer's disease as impaired mitochondrial clearance is a contributing factor. Here the PINK1 interaction with other proteins like Parkin and DJ-1 highlights its importance in neurodegenerative disorders.