Abcam, ab225382, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-LC3B antibody [EPR18709] - Autophagosome Marker

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal LC3B antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Autophagosome marker. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 10 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR18709,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications: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.

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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
LC3B also known as microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta plays an important role in autophagy a process that maintains cellular homeostasis. The LC3B protein with a molecular weight of approximately 14 kDa undergoes lipidation to form LC3-II which associates with autophagosomal membranes. This protein expresses ubiquitously in various tissues including liver muscle and brain. Researchers often detect LC3B using techniques like LC3B western blot and LC3B immunofluorescence due to its function as a marker indicating autophagy levels.
Biological function summary
LC3B contributes significantly to the formation and maturation of autophagosomes. LC3B part of the autophagy-related protein complex binds to autophagic membranes. During this process LC3-I converts to LC3-II a lipid-phosphatidylethanolamine conjugate essential for autophagosome membrane expansion and closure. This mechanism helps remove damaged organelles and misfolded proteins from cells therefore contributing to cellular quality control.
Pathways
LC3B integrates into the autophagy pathway which is critical for cellular adaptive responses to stress. The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway regulates autophagy where mTOR inhibition activates LC3B promoting autophagosome formation. Moreover LC3B operates alongside other proteins like Beclin-1 and ULK1 facilitating the initiation and progression of autophagy under nutrient starvation conditions. These interactions highlight LC3's role in cellular energy balance and survival mechanisms.
LC3B connects with conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Altered autophagy levels mediated by LC3B often associate with tumorigenesis where its dysregulation can affect cancer progression. Furthermore LC3B also links to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's where impaired autophagy disrupts neuronal function. LC3B interacts with proteins such as p62/SQSTM1 which affects protein aggregate clearance a critical factor in neurodegenerative pathology.