Abcam, ab181095, Anti-Actin Regulatory Protein CAPG/MCP antibody [EPR13194-34]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Actin Regulatory Protein CAPG/MCP antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR13194-34,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications: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:
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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, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Actin Regulatory Protein CAPG also known as MCP is an important cytoskeletal protein involved in actin filament dynamics. Other common names include CAPG protein and capping proteins. CAPG binds to the barbed ends of actin filaments modulating their length and polymerization. This protein has a molecular weight of approximately 39 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues with significant expression in HeLa cells which are often used in studies related to actin regulation.
Biological function summary
This actin regulatory protein serves as an important player in the remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton. CAPG functions by capping the fast-growing ends of actin filaments which influences cell motility and structure. It is not known to be part of a larger protein complex but interacts closely with other actin-modulating proteins. MCP's regulation of cytoskeletal dynamics allows cells to respond swiftly to environmental changes assisting cellular processes like migration and secretion.
Pathways
CAPG is intricately involved in pathways controlling cell motility and structure including the cytoskeletal rearrangement pathway. It works alongside proteins such as cofilin and Arp2/3 complex which also regulate actin dynamics. These proteins together facilitate processes like cell division and migration making their interactions essential for proper cellular function.
CAPG's regulation is pertinent in cancer metastasis particularly in its relation to HeLa cells used in cancer studies. It affects tumor cell invasiveness by altering the cytoskeleton connecting it to processes involving other regulatory proteins like Rac1. Additionally CAPG plays a role in neurodegenerative disorders by impacting neuronal cell motility where interactions with actin-modulating proteins are important. Understanding CAPG's role gives insight into potential interventions for these disorders.