Abcam, ab109445, Anti-Desmoplakin antibody [EPR4383(2)]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal DESP antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 11 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4383(2),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WBSee 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:
Species reactivity
Mouse: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
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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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide Constituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Desmoplakin is a protein that plays an integral role in linking intermediate filaments to desmosomal plaques. This protein is also known by its alternate name "DSP" and has a molecular mass of approximately 332 kDa. Desmoplakin is expressed in tissues where mechanical strength is necessary such as the heart and skin. Its expression ensures structural integrity and resilience in areas that experience substantial mechanical stress.
Biological function summary
Desmoplakin acts to maintain cell-cell adhesion through its involvement with desmosomes and is an essential component of the desmosomal complex. This complex is important for the architectural stability of epithelial and cardiac tissues. Desmoplakin interacts directly with other desmosomal proteins like plakoglobin and plakophilin forming a bridge between the cell membrane and the cytoskeleton.
Pathways
Desmoplakin is an important player in the maintenance and function of the cytoskeletal network particularly within the intermediate filament organization. In addition desmoplakin participates in cellular adhesion signaling pathways. Its interaction with proteins such as plakoglobin mediates the organization of desmosomes influencing cellular signaling and communication processes critical for tissue morphogenesis and repair.
Mutations or malfunctions of desmoplakin are linked to conditions like arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and skin disorders such as striate palmoplantar keratoderma. In these diseases desmoplakin's ability to maintain structural integrity is compromised leading to the disruption of tissue architecture. In ARVC for example the faulty interaction between desmoplakin and plakoglobin may cause abnormal heart muscle function contributing to the pathology of the disease.