Abcam, ab315136, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-TRPV4 antibody [EPR23846-44]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal TRPV4 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23846-44,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat,
Applications:IHC-FrSee 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.

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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
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- 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.
TRPV4 also known as transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 is an ion channel protein that plays a mechanical role in the human body. This protein with a mass of approximately 98 kDa is sensitive to osmotic pressure mechanical forces and temperature changes. It acts as a calcium-permeable non-selective cation channel. TRPV4 is widely expressed in various tissues including the choroid plexus as well as in the epithelial cells endothelium and certain neurons. The expression pattern suggests its involvement in various physiological processes.
Biological function summary
TRPV4 serves functions essential for osmoregulation mechanosensation and thermosensation. It often forms a complex with other proteins to modulate calcium influx which influences cellular responses. TRPV4 impacts various biological processes such as maintaining cell volume and adapting to temperature changes. Its role in regulating fluid movement across barriers like those in the choroid plexus demonstrates its involvement in maintaining homeostasis. These interactions highlight the protein's widespread influence on various cellular functions.
Pathways
TRPV4 integrates into critical signal transduction pathways that include the mechanotransduction and osmoregulation pathways. It is closely related to other TRP family members such as TRPV1 and TRPC1 within these pathways. The mechanotransduction pathway allows it to convey mechanical stimuli into electrochemical activity impacting various systems throughout the body. The osmoregulation pathway highlights its ability to sense and respond to osmotic shifts maintaining cellular and systemic equilibrium.
TRPV4 has significant links to a range of pathologies such as skeletal dysplasias and neuropathies. Mutations in TRPV4 can lead to altered channel function contributing to conditions like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and congenital distal spinal muscular atrophy. These associations often involve the misregulation of calcium homeostasis where TRPV4's interaction with proteins like TRPV1 leads to a disruption of normal cellular processes highlighting the importance of maintaining TRPV4's proper function to prevent those diseases.