Abcam, ab229476, Anti-Plectin antibody - C-terminal

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Plectin antibody. C-terminal. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PLEC.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IP, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PLEC. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q15149

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% 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.
Plectin also known as PLEC is a large protein with a molecular mass of approximately 500 kDa. It serves as a cross-linking element that plays an important role in maintaining the structural integrity of various cells. Plectin is widely expressed in tissues such as muscle skin and nervous tissue. Its mechanical function involves linking intermediate filaments to membrane complexes and other cytoskeletal structures which supports cellular architecture and stability.
Biological function summary
Plectin contributes significantly to the structural organization of cells and tissues. It is a part of the cytoskeletal complex and assists in cellular integrity by interacting with actin microfilaments microtubules and intermediate filaments. Plectin provides elasticity to cells allowing them to withstand mechanical stress. It ensures proper cellular functions and structural dynamics making it indispensable for maintaining tissue homeostasis.
Pathways
Plectin integrates into cellular signaling networks that control cytoskeletal organization and cell-matrix interactions. It plays a role in the integrin-mediated signaling pathway facilitating communication between the extracellular matrix and the cytoskeleton. Plectin interacts with proteins such as dystrophin which is involved in muscular pathways contributing to cell adhesion and motility.
Mutations or defects in the plectin gene can lead to conditions like epidermolysis bullosa simplex and muscular dystrophies. These disorders illustrate the important role that plectin plays in maintaining structural cell stability. In muscular dystrophies the interaction between plectin and dystrophin gets disrupted affecting muscle fiber integrity and leading to muscle weakness or degeneration. Such associations highlight plectin's significance in pathophysiological contexts.