Abcam, ab51130, Anti-alpha Adducin antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal alpha Adducin antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 16 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human ADD1.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human ADD1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P35611,
Specificity:There are 2 isoforms of alpha adducin on the Uniprot protein database page for mouse. The antibody immunogen has high alignment to isoform 1: Isoform 1 80 kDa 100% Isoform 2 69 kDa 30% The aduccin protein is made up of 4 subunits, including the alpha beta and gamma subunits (according to the Uniprot page), Alignment of the immunogen with the mouse beta adducin: http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q9QYB8 isoform 1 100% isoform 2 30% isoform 3 100% And with the mouse gamma adducin: http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q9QYB5 isoform 1 92% Isoform 2 92% The antibody has not been specifically tested for detection of the other subunits, however according to the high alignments, the antibody is likely to detect several isoforms of these beta and gamma subunits.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Alpha Adducin also known as ADD1 is a cytoskeletal protein of roughly 80 kDa. It plays a significant mechanical role in the assembly of the spectrin-actin network which stabilizes the membrane of erythrocytes and other cells. It is expressed in various tissues with high levels in neurons and kidney cells. Maintenance of cytoskeletal integrity is an important mechanical function of alpha Adducin.
Biological function summary
This protein influences cellular shape and motility. It forms a complex with spectrin and actin to strengthen cell membranes and facilitate intercellular connectivity. Alpha Adducin modulates the dynamics of membrane skeleton structures impacting not only the stability but also the function of cells under both physiological and pathophysiological conditions.
Pathways
Alpha Adducin is integral in the regulation of the Rho and calcium signaling pathways. These pathways influence cytoskeletal organization and cell life processes. In the Rho pathway alpha Adducin interacts with proteins such as Rho GTPases which are involved in signal transduction for cytoskeletal rearrangement. This interaction shows its importance in cellular reaction to environmental stimuli and stress.
Alpha Adducin shows significant connections to hypertension and certain neurological disorders. Variants of ADD1 have been linked to altered blood pressure regulation implicating its role in hypertension through interactions with sodium-potassium ATPases. It also connects to spectrin in neurological disorders highlighting its involvement in maintaining neuronal architecture and function.