Abcam, ab205953, Anti-gamma Adaptin antibody - N-terminal

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal gamma Adaptin antibody. N-terminal. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human AP1G1 aa 1-50.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human AP1G1 aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O43747

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: 99% Tris citrate/phosphate, 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-+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.
Gamma adaptin also known as AP1G1 or AP-1 gamma subunit is a protein component of the adaptor protein complex 1 (AP-1). It has a molecular mass of approximately 91 kDa and functions in the Golgi apparatus as well as in the endosomes. This protein is important for intracellular transport mechanisms and influences the sorting and trafficking of various cargo proteins. Gamma adaptin is expressed in a range of tissues in the human body where it directs specific pathways of protein trafficking and plays a major role in maintaining cellular function.
Biological function summary
Gamma adaptin facilitates the recruitment of clathrin and other cargo proteins forming an important part of the AP-1 complex. AP-1 mediates the sorting of lysosomal enzymes and other proteins from the trans-Golgi network to endosomes and lysosomes. Through interactions with cytosolic adaptor proteins gamma adaptin contributes to vesicle formation and cargo selection. By participating in the correct shipping and transport of proteins within the cell it maintains cellular homeostasis and regulates vesicular trafficking.
Pathways
Gamma adaptin plays significant roles in both clathrin-mediated endocytosis and vesicular trafficking pathways. Within these pathways gamma adaptin interacts with proteins like clathrin and other adaptor proteins such as beta adaptin and mu adaptin. These interactions ensure the proper transport of proteins between cellular organelles. Gamma adaptin ensures precise intracellular protein distribution and impacts cellular communication processes. The interplay between gamma adaptin and other transport proteins is fundamental for maintaining efficient cellular operations.
Gamma adaptin has been linked to certain conditions such as atherosclerosis and neurological disorders. It interacts with proteins like Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 1 (HPS1) which plays a role in the development of these diseases. Abnormalities in the function or expression of gamma adaptin can lead to improper protein trafficking contributing to disease progression. Understanding the relationships between gamma adaptin and these diseases offers potential insights for novel therapeutic strategies targeting the faulty shipping and transport mechanisms within the cell.