Abcam, ab227638, Anti-delta 1 Catenin/CAS antibody [SP63] - C-terminal

Size: 100µL / 500µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal delta 1 Catenin/CAS antibody. C-terminal. Suitable for IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:SP63,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P, 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 are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A/G, Purification notes-Purified from TCS by protein A/G., Storage buffer-pH: 7.6Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% 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.
Delta 1 Catenin also known as CAS or δ-catenin is a member of the p120-catenin subfamily weighing around 122 kDa. It is predominantly expressed in the central nervous system where it localizes at the synapses. Apart from its neural distribution delta 1 Catenin also appears in epithelial tissues. This protein plays an important role in cell-cell adhesion by interacting with cadherins at the cytoplasmic side of the plasma membrane thereby facilitating the formation and maintenance of adherens junctions.
Biological function summary
Delta 1 Catenin participates in the regulation of synaptic stability and plasticity. As part of a protein complex it binds to the juxtamembrane domain of cadherins influencing actin cytoskeletal dynamics. Through this interaction delta 1 Catenin modulates signal transduction pathways that are essential for neuronal differentiation and synapse formation. In epithelial cells it is also involved in creating cell shapes and promoting tissue integrity.
Pathways
Delta 1 Catenin is essential in the Wnt signaling and Rho GTPase pathways. Within these pathways its interaction with E-cadherin and other catenins influences gene expression and cellular behaviors like migration and proliferation. The Wnt signaling pathway includes proteins such as β-catenin which works alongside delta 1 Catenin to regulate transcriptional activities pivotal for developmental processes and cancer progression.
Delta 1 Catenin has associations with neurodegenerative diseases and certain cancers. In Alzheimer’s disease alterations in delta 1 Catenin may disrupt synaptic connectivity contributing to cognitive decline. In cancer particularly prostate and colorectal its interaction with proteins like β-catenin potentially leads to changes in cell adhesion and metastasis. Such involvement makes delta 1 Catenin a significant target for therapeutic intervention.