Abcam, ab109129, Anti-Plastin L antibody [EPR4278]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Plastin L antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4278,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IHC-PSee 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.

Product details:
Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% BSA, 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.
Plastin L also known as L-Plastin or plastine is a type of actin-bundling protein involved in regulating cytoskeletal rearrangements. This protein has a mass of approximately 70 kDa and serves an essential role in maintaining cell structure and mobility by cross-linking actin filaments. It is predominantly found in hematopoietic cells such as leukocytes but also expressed in certain non-hematopoietic cells. In zebrafish studies plastin L has been important for understanding its conservation and function across species.
Biological function summary
Plastin L participates in cellular processes such as phagocytosis cell motility and immune responses by stabilizing actin filaments. It does not form part of a larger protein complex but interacts with actin to perform its functions. As an actin-binding protein it helps in the formation and maintenance of the cytoskeleton impacting the cell's mechanical properties and response to external stimuli.
Pathways
Plastin L plays significant roles in immune cell signaling and cytoskeletal rearrangements. It is involved in pathways such as the immune response and cell adhesion where it contributes to leukocyte emigration and inflammation. Plastin L is functionally related to proteins like talin and paxillin which are key in mediating signal transduction resulting in cytoskeletal remodeling.
Plastin L is associated with cancer and immune system disorders. Overexpression of plastin L correlates with various forms of cancer highlighting its role in tumor cell invasion and metastasis. Additionally it shows a connection with autoimmune conditions where deregulation of actin polymerization affects immune cell function. In these contexts proteins like cofilin interact with plastin L to modulate actin dynamics and cellular responses.