Abcam, ab72422, Anti-Periplakin antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Periplakin antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human PPL.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human PPL. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O60437

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab72422 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to Periplakin immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 6.8 - 7.4Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°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.
Periplakin also known as PPL is a protein that plays an important role in cell adhesion and maintaining cellular structures. It is part of the plakin protein family distinguished by their ability to link cytoskeletal elements in cells. The molecular weight of Periplakin is approximately 195 kDa. Expression of Periplakin occurs mainly in epithelial tissues where it contributes to the formation of desmosomes and other adhesion complexes important for tissue integrity.
Biological function summary
Periplakin participates in the structural organization of epithelial cells. It associates with other proteins to form cytoskeletal linker complexes that enhance cellular stability. As a component of the cornified envelope Periplakin interacts with envoplakin and involucrin. These interactions modulate the cross-linking within the cell envelope impacting the barrier function of the skin and mucous membranes.
Pathways
Periplakin involvement influences epithelial tissue differentiation and stability. It acts within the desmosome assembly pathway impacting cell-cell adhesion processes critical for tissue architecture. Within this pathway Periplakin associates with desmoplakin and envoplakin enhancing cell cohesion and resistance to mechanical stress.
Periplakin has been associated with skin conditions such as pemphigus and certain types of cancers. In pemphigus an autoimmune disease antibodies target desmosome components leading to weakened cell adhesion. These events can disrupt Periplakin interactions affecting cellular stability. In cancer altered expression of Periplakin might impact cellular cohesion and migration. Such alterations in association with proteins like envoplakin and involucrin may contribute to disease progression.