Abcam, ab198036, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Mitofilin antibody [2E4AD5]

Size: 100µL
Mouse Monoclonal Mitofilin antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:2E4AD5,
Isotype:IgG1,
Light chain type:kappa,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
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.

Product details:
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, Purification notes-ab110329 was produced in vitro using hybridomas grown in serum-free medium, and then purified by biochemical fractionation., 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 conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°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.
Mitofilin also known as mitofilin or MIM is a protein with a mass of approximately 88 kDa. This protein is integral to the inner mitochondrial membrane. Mitofilin is found in various tissues with high expression in the heart and skeletal muscle indicating its significant role in energy-demanding tissues. It is the central component of the mitochondrial inner membrane organizing system (MINOS) which plays a fundamental role in maintaining the mitochondrial architecture.
Biological function summary
Within the mitochondrial environment mitofilin contributes to maintaining cristae morphology which is essential for optimal mitochondrial respiration and energy production. As part of the MINOS complex mitofilin interacts with other proteins such as Mic60 and Mic10 stabilizing the structure of crista junctions. This process ensures efficient electron transport chain function ultimately supporting ATP synthesis. Without effective shaping of the cristae cellular energy metabolism deteriorates.
Pathways
Research has highlighted the importance of mitofilin in apoptosis and bioenergetics pathways. It interacts with proteins like OPA1 a dynamin-related GTPase important for mitochondrial fusion and energy metabolism. Additionally mitofilin influences the release of cytochrome c an important step in the initiation of apoptosis. Proper functioning of these pathways is critical for cellular balance and survival showing mitofilin’s broad impact on cellular processes.
Mitofilin has links to mitochondrial myopathies and cardiomyopathies. These disorders stem from impaired mitochondrial function significantly affecting muscle tissues and heart performance. Disruption in mitofilin expression or function can lead to compromised energy production contributing to these conditions. Furthermore mitofilin has associations with proteins like Drp1 involved in mitochondrial dynamics and this relationship can influence the progression and severity of mitochondrial-related diseases.