Abcam, ab275987, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-GM130 antibody [EP892Y] - cis-Golgi Marker

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GM130 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP892Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
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:
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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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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 Protein A, 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 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
GM130 also known as Golgi matrix protein 130 kDa or GM-130 plays an important role in the organization of the Golgi apparatus. The GM130 protein is vital for maintaining the structure of the Golgi serving as a Golgi marker for researchers. Its molecular weight is approximately 130 kDa. You will commonly find GM130 expressed in cells localizing to the cis-Golgi network. As a Golgi marker it serves as an indication of the integrity and positioning of the Golgi apparatus in the cell.
Biological function summary
GM130 serves as a structural component within the Golgi matrix. It interacts with other proteins such as GRASP65 to form a complex which is essential for Golgi stacking and maintenance of Golgi architecture. This interaction helps regulate transport processes inside cells. GM130 proteins help formation of mini-stacks and transitioning of vesicles. In cells GM130 plays a significant role to maintain efficient protein trafficking through the Golgi network.
Pathways
GM130 interacts with proteins like Rab1 during the vesicular transport pathway. It plays a part in the transport of proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus. Another related pathway involves SNARE proteins whereby GM130 contributes to membrane docking and fusion events. Through these interactions GM130 modulates the fidelity and specificity of molecular cargo transport within the cell.
GM130 has a connection to neurodegenerative diseases such as frontotemporal dementia. Disruption in GM130 proteins affects Golgi structure and function potentially leading to protein trafficking defects associated with the disorder. GM130 also relates to Alzheimer's disease through its interaction with tau protein. Alterations in GM130's function can influence tau pathology contributing to disease progression.