Abcam, ab96678, Anti-Cofilin 2 antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Cofilin 2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human CFL2 aa 50 to C-terminus.
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 CFL2 aa 50 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9Y281

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
Cofilin 2 also referred to as CFL2 is an actin-binding protein that plays a significant role in actin dynamics by disassembling actin filaments. It has a molecular mass of approximately 19 kDa. This protein is expressed predominantly in muscle tissues including skeletal and cardiac muscle. Cofilin 2 is integral in the maintenance and reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton facilitating cellular movement and shape changes.
Biological function summary
Cofilin 2 is involved in processes including muscle contraction and cytoskeletal organization. It participates in the depolymerization of actin filaments thereby accelerating filament turnover and recycling. It does not function in isolation but interacts with several proteins in the cytoskeleton forming a complex interplay that modulates actin filament dynamics. Its activity is regulated by phosphorylation with specific kinases and phosphatases modulating its function based on cellular signals.
Pathways
Cofilin 2 is an important element of the actin reorganization pathway and is involved in the Rho family GTPase signaling pathway. It works closely with proteins like LIM kinase which phosphorylates cofilin and inhibits its activity and slingshot phosphatase which dephosphorylates and activates it. This regulation ensures proper actin filament dynamics which is essential for processes like cell division migration and muscle function.
Cofilin 2 mutations have been associated with nemaline myopathy a muscle disorder characterized by muscle weakness. This disorder often involves abnormalities in the neuromuscular junction where cofilin 2 interacts with actin and related proteins like tropomyosin affecting muscle contraction. Additionally altered cofilin 2 expression links to cardiac complications due to its role in cardiac muscle maintenance and actin filament dynamics.