Abcam, ab61001, Anti-Calmodulin 1/2/3 (phospho T79 + S81) antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal CALM1 phospho S81 + T79 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human CALM1 phospho S81 + T79.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human CALM1 phospho S81 + T79. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P0DP23,
Specificity:Detects endogenous levels of Calmodulin only when phosphorylated at threonine 79 and serine 81.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Affinity purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific phosphopeptide. The antibody against non-phosphopeptide was removed by chromatography using non-phosphopeptide corresponding to the phosphorylation site., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, 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.
Calmodulin also known as calmoduline is a multifunctional intermediate calcium-binding protein expressed widely in eukaryotic cells. This small protein has a molecular weight of approximately 16.7 kDa. Calmodulin 1 2 and 3 serve as the key isoforms facilitating a variety of calcium-mediated processes. You can find it in cellular contexts where calcium signaling plays a regulatory role. Due to its ubiquity it acts as a mediator in numerous cellular responses.
Biological function summary
Calmodulin modulates intracellular activities by binding to calcium ions and interacting with a wide array of target proteins. It is not part of a molecular complex but can partner with proteins like kinases and phosphatases leading to downstream effects on diverse cellular processes. Calmodulin function extends to muscle contraction cell division and signal transduction impacting both basal and specialized cellular functions.
Pathways
Calmodulin operates as a functional link in calcium signaling and the MAPK signaling pathways. In these pathways calmodulin influences the activity of proteins such as myosin light-chain kinase and calmodulin-dependent protein kinase. These interactions showcase calmodulin's pivotal role in translating calcium signaling into cellular responses connecting several signaling cascades.
Calmodulin has associations with certain cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. Its relationship with ion channel dysfunction links it to disorders like long QT syndrome. Additionally calmodulin interacts with proteins like sodium-calcium exchangers or other ion-handling channels reflecting its involvement in maintaining cellular ionic balance and consequently its implication in pathological states when dysregulated.