Abcam, ab125679, Anti-Lamin C antibody - Nuclear Envelope Marker

Size: 200µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Lamin-A/C antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 8 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human LMNA aa 550 to C-terminus conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human LMNA aa 550 to C-terminus conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P02545,
Specificity:ab125679 reacts strongly in immunoblotting with fragments corresponding to peptide 319-572aa of Lamin C.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
Lamin C also known as LMNA forms part of the nuclear lamina which provides structural support to the cell nucleus. It has a molecular weight of approximately 65 kDa. Lamin C is expressed in various cell types especially in differentiated cells within tissues such as muscle cardiac and certain epithelial cells. It helps to maintain nuclear stability and influences gene expression by interacting with chromatin.
Biological function summary
Lamin C contributes to the architecture of the nuclear envelope as part of the lamina complex. This structural role influences the mechanical properties of cells which affects how cells respond to mechanical stress. Lamin C associates with proteins from the inner nuclear membrane and chromatin playing an essential role in nuclear organization. Disruptions in Lamin C function can affect the physical properties of nuclei impacting gene regulation and cell function.
Pathways
Multiple processes integrate Lamin C including the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway. In these pathways Lamin C can interact with proteins like MAPK and Akt which are important for transmitting signals that regulate cell growth survival and differentiation. In these processes Lamin C ensures proper cell cycle progression and nuclear structural integrity highlighting its significant involvement in cellular dynamics.
Mutations and malfunctions in Lamin C are connected to muscular dystrophies and cardiomyopathies. These diseases highlight the importance of Lamin C in maintaining muscle tissue integrity and proper cardiac function. Lamin C mutations often co-occur with dysfunctions in Lamin A as both arise from the same precursor protein leading to overlapping symptoms in conditions like Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy.