Abcam, ab227491, Anti-Contactin 1 antibody - C-terminal

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Contactin 1 antibody. C-terminal. Suitable for IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human CNTN1.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:IHC-FrSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human CNTN1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q12860

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: PBS, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Contactin 1 also known as contactin-1 or contactin is a protein involved in cell adhesion processes. It is sometimes referred to as contacton. This protein has a molecular weight of approximately 120 kDa and is a neural membrane glycoprotein. Contactin 1 primarily expresses in the developing nervous system and persists in the adult central nervous system. It plays an important role in forming connections between neurons and ensuring proper communication between them.
Biological function summary
The role of this protein involves maintaining neuronal network organization and integrity. Contactin 1 plays a critical part in myelination a process essential for the swift conduction of nerve impulses. It interacts with several partners forming complexes essential for neuronal stability including neurofascin and contactin-associated protein-like 2. These interactions facilitate proper signal transmission across synapses in the nervous system.
Pathways
Contactin 1 is an important element in the pathways that regulate neuronal development and myelination. It is involved in the formation of the nodes of Ranvier important for nerve impulse transmission. Contactin 1 interacts with proteins such as tenascin-R and NrCAM in these processes contributing significantly to the formation and maintenance of functional neural networks.
Defects in the regulation or expression of contactin 1 are associated with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. These disorders highlight problems in nerve signal transmission and immune system misregulation. Through these diseases contactin 1's interaction with proteins such as CASPR (contactin-associated protein-like 2) becomes important as disruptions in these interactions can lead to neuronal dysfunction.