Abcam, ab227726, Anti-FIP200 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal FIP200 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RB1CC1.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RB1CC1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q8TDY2

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 20% 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.
FIP200 also known as RB1CC1 is a large protein with a mass of approximately 200 kDa. It functions in several cellular processes acting as a scaffold protein that assists in the assembly of different protein complexes. FIP200 is widely expressed in human tissues including the brain heart and skeletal muscle. This suggests it has important roles in diverse biological functions within the body.
Biological function summary
FIP200 is an important component of the ULK1 complex which is a critical player in the regulation of autophagy. Autophagy is a cellular degradation pathway that removes damaged organelles and proteins helping maintain cellular homeostasis. FIP200 interacts with other proteins such as ULK1 and ATG13 to facilitate the initiation of autophagy. Its role in this complex ensures proper cellular response to nutrient deprivation and stress conditions.
Pathways
The mechanistic functions of FIP200 integrate into the autophagy and mTOR signaling pathways. In the mTOR pathway FIP200 acts upstream interacting with proteins like mTOR kinase to coordinate cell growth and autophagy. This interaction contributes to maintaining cellular energy levels and adaptions to metabolic stress. FIP200's regulatory activities within these pathways impact various cellular functions aligning cell metabolism and survival mechanisms.
FIP200's dysfunction has connections to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer alterations in FIP200 expression can affect cell proliferation and tumorigenesis possibly through associations with proteins like p53. In neurodegenerative diseases improper autophagy due to malfunctioning FIP200 can lead to the accumulation of damaged proteins and cellular stress forging a link with disorders such as Alzheimer's. Understanding FIP200’s role in these conditions aids the exploration of therapeutic targets for disease treatment.