Abcam, ab232405, Anti-Flotillin 1 antibody [EPR6041] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Flotillin 1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR6041,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, IP, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-PSee 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:
ab232405 is the carrier-free version of
ab133497
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

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.