Abcam, ab288663, PE Anti-LAR antibody [W7C6]

Size: 100µg
Mouse Monoclonal LAR antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:W7C6,
Isotype:IgG1,
Conjugation:PE,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Specificity:The mouse monoclonal antibody W7C6 recognizes an extracellular epitope of protein tyrosine phosphatase LAR, a marker of mesenchymal stem cells.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Size-exclusion chromatography, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.098% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 0.2% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The protein LAR also known as Leukocyte Common Antigen-Related phosphatase is a receptor-like protein tyrosine phosphatase. It weighs approximately 220 kDa. LAR is expressed in various tissues including the nervous system and digestive tract. It comprises an extracellular domain a single transmembrane domain and two intracellular phosphatase domains which play a significant role in its interaction with other proteins.
Biological function summary
This receptor-like phosphatase supports important cell signaling functions. LAR is involved in neural development processes and is part of the synaptic adhesion complex. By interacting with proteins in the plasma membrane it helps modify and maintain neural connectivity necessary for proper nerve function. Its activity influences actin cytoskeleton dynamics and cell-cell adhesion.
Pathways
LAR plays a role in the axon guidance and insulin signaling pathways. In axon guidance it interacts with proteins such as netrin and nneural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) to facilitate correct neural wiring. In the insulin signaling pathway LAR can dephosphorylate key proteins like insulin receptor affecting glucose metabolism and overall energy homeostasis.
Research shows that LAR may be linked to diabetes and potential neurological disorders. In diabetes its interaction with the insulin receptor suggests a role in insulin resistance which is a major contributing factor in the disease. In neurological disorders LAR’s dysregulation can affect neural development and function possibly linking it to diseases like schizophrenia where cell signaling and connectivity changes are observed.