{"product_id":"abcam-ab181067","title":"Abcam, ab181067, Anti-VAPA antibody [EPR13589(B)] - N-terminal","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal VAPA antibody. N-terminal. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 7 publications.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR13589(B),\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WB, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nVesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein A (VAPA) also known as VAP-A is an integral membrane protein involved in intracellular membrane trafficking. It has a molecular weight of approximately 33 kDa and is expressed in multiple tissues including the brain liver and muscles. Mechanically VAPA functions in the process of vesicle docking and fusion at membranes which is essential for the trafficking of proteins and lipids within cells. This protein is also a part of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and contributes to the formation of membrane contact sites between the ER and other organelles.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the cellular environment VAPA plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis by regulating lipid transport and metabolism. It forms a complex with several other proteins such as OSBP (oxysterol-binding protein) and CERT (ceramide transport protein) which facilitates the exchange of lipids between the ER and the Golgi apparatus. This interaction underlines VAPA’s role in lipid droplet dynamics and the synthesis of phosphatidylinositols which are critical for cell signaling and membrane integrity.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nThe involvement of VAPA is significant in lipid metabolism and membrane trafficking pathways. It interacts with proteins like VAMP (vesicle-associated membrane proteins) and SNARE (soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor) complexes which are important for exocytosis and endocytosis processes. VAPA's interaction in these pathways supports the movement of materials across cellular membranes and its regulation of lipid exchange impacts the signaling pathways influencing cell growth and differentiation.\u003cbr\u003e\nAbnormal VAPA function relates to neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and some forms of motor neuron disease. In such conditions VAPA’s interaction with proteins like TDP-43 (TAR DNA-binding protein 43) becomes disrupted leading to protein aggregation and neuronal toxicity. Additionally disruptions in VAPA-associated lipid transport are linked to metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes highlighting its critical role in proper cellular communication and metabolic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844149596329,"sku":"ab181067","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab181067","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}