Abcam, ab300128, Anti-Cofilin 2 antibody [EPR24519-7]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Cofilin 2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), IP and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR24519-7,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P, IPSee 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.

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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 - 7.4Preservative: 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.
Cofilin 2 also referred to as CFL2 is an actin-binding protein that plays a significant role in actin dynamics by disassembling actin filaments. It has a molecular mass of approximately 19 kDa. This protein is expressed predominantly in muscle tissues including skeletal and cardiac muscle. Cofilin 2 is integral in the maintenance and reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton facilitating cellular movement and shape changes.
Biological function summary
Cofilin 2 is involved in processes including muscle contraction and cytoskeletal organization. It participates in the depolymerization of actin filaments thereby accelerating filament turnover and recycling. It does not function in isolation but interacts with several proteins in the cytoskeleton forming a complex interplay that modulates actin filament dynamics. Its activity is regulated by phosphorylation with specific kinases and phosphatases modulating its function based on cellular signals.
Pathways
Cofilin 2 is an important element of the actin reorganization pathway and is involved in the Rho family GTPase signaling pathway. It works closely with proteins like LIM kinase which phosphorylates cofilin and inhibits its activity and slingshot phosphatase which dephosphorylates and activates it. This regulation ensures proper actin filament dynamics which is essential for processes like cell division migration and muscle function.
Cofilin 2 mutations have been associated with nemaline myopathy a muscle disorder characterized by muscle weakness. This disorder often involves abnormalities in the neuromuscular junction where cofilin 2 interacts with actin and related proteins like tropomyosin affecting muscle contraction. Additionally altered cofilin 2 expression links to cardiac complications due to its role in cardiac muscle maintenance and actin filament dynamics.