Abcam, ab181085, Anti-TPM4 antibody [EPR13316]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal TPM4 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 7 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR13316,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IP, IHC-P, WBSee 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:
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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, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TPM4 also known as tropomyosin 4 or TM4 is a protein that helps regulate muscle contraction and stabilize actin filaments. It has a molecular mass of approximately 28 kDa. TPM4 expression occurs in various tissues including both skeletal and smooth muscle tissues as well as in non-muscle cells. This protein is part of a larger family of tropomyosins which bind to actin filaments and play an important role in modulating actin's interaction with other proteins.
Biological function summary
TPM4 contributes to the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton dynamics influencing cell movement and shape. TPM4 like other tropomyosins associates with actin filaments and forms a part of a complex with other actin-binding proteins such as tropomodulins. This complex is critical in both maintaining filament stability and facilitating the sliding of actin filaments during muscle contraction and other cellular activities.
Pathways
TPM4 participates actively in the cytoskeletal signaling and muscle contraction pathways. It interacts with important components in these pathways such as myosin allowing coordinated muscle contractions. TPM4 also plays a role in the regulation of the RhoA signaling pathway which is connected to cytoskeletal rearrangement and cell motility. These interactions highlight TPM4's integral position in biological processes relying on actin filament dynamics.
Misregulation of TPM4 can influence the development of conditions such as cardiomyopathies and cancer. Alterations in its expression or function may link to familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy where it interacts with cardiac-specific proteins like cardiac myosin heavy chain (MYH7). Furthermore changes in TPM4 expression levels may associate with cancer metastasis in part due to its role in cell motility and invasion pointing to potential connections with proteins like cofilin during cancer progression.