Abcam, ab251129, Anti-DSTN antibody [EPR15828] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal DSTN antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, IP, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR15828,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IP, WB, ICC/IF, 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:
ab251129 is the carrier-free version of
ab192262
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
DSTN also known as destrin or actin depolymerizing factor is an actin-binding protein with a relatively low molecular mass of approximately 19 kDa. DSTN plays a significant role in actin filament dynamics by enhancing the disassembly of actin filaments into monomeric actin components thereby regulating cytoskeleton organization. The protein is present in a wide range of tissues including the brain and skeletal muscles indicating its importance in various physiological processes.
Biological function summary
DSTN regulates actin cytoskeleton remodeling impacting cell shape and motility. It acts by binding to actin enhancing the turnover and dismantling of actin filaments which is critical for maintaining cellular architecture. DSTN is not known to be part of a larger protein complex but it interacts with other actin-related proteins to exert its function efficiently. Its role in cell movement and structure integrates it into larger cellular processes such as cell division migration and potentially signal transduction.
Pathways
Cytoskeletal rearrangement and cell motility highlight the involvement of DSTN. DSTN associates closely with the Rho and Rac signaling pathways pivotal for cytoskeletal changes and cell division processes. Through these pathways DSTN contributes to modulating cellular responses by interacting with proteins like cofilin another actin-binding protein. This interaction with signaling pathways highlights DSTN's broader influence on cellular functions.
DSTN has an association with neurodegenerative diseases and cancer progression. Aberrations in its activity can result in cytoskeletal dysfunctions to which disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease relate due to the importance of cytoskeletal integrity in neuron function. Additionally DSTN's involvement in cell motility links it to cancer metastasis where unchecked cell movement promotes tumor spread. In these diseases DSTN collaborates mutably with the tau protein and other cytoskeletal regulators highlighting DSTN's relevance in pathological conditions.