Abcam, ab282013, Anti-Clathrin light chain antibody [EPR24231-72] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Clathrin light chain antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, IP, WB, IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Human, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR24231-72,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), 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:
ab282013 is the carrier-free version of
ab271185
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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Clathrin light chain also known as clathrin LCa and LCb is a low-molecular-weight component of the clathrin protein complex. It plays a mechanical role in the processes that drive clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Each clathrin triskelion the basic unit of the clathrin coat comprises three clathrin heavy chains and three clathrin light chains. The mass of clathrin light chain is approximately 25-29 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues throughout the body with notable presence in the central nervous system and liver.
Biological function summary
Clathrin light chain modulates the lattice dynamics by interacting with clathrin heavy chains in a clathrin protein complex. This interaction supports the stability and assembly of the clathrin lattice affecting the efficiency and specificity of endocytic vesicle formation. Clathrin light chain acts in concert with other accessory proteins to regulate clathrin coat assembly and disassembly playing a dynamic role in cellular trafficking processes.
Pathways
The clathrin light chain participates in essential cellular pathways such as the clathrin-mediated endocytosis and synaptic vesicle recycling pathways. These pathways facilitate the internalization and recycling of membrane proteins and lipids ensuring cellular homeostasis. In these processes the clathrin light chain works closely with related proteins such as dynamin and adaptin to control vesicle scission and cargo selection.
Abnormalities in clathrin light chain function connect to neurodegenerative disorders like Huntington's disease and certain types of cancers. In Huntington's disease disrupted endocytic pathways that involve clathrin light chain impact cellular communication and nutrient uptake. Cancer cells may exhibit altered expression or function of clathrin light chain affecting pathways important for cell proliferation and survival. The clathrin light chain can interact with the huntingtin protein in these contexts influencing disease progression and cellular dynamics.