Abcam, ab305163, Anti-TUBA1B antibody [EPR24627-4] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Alpha-tubulin 1 acetyl K40 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR24627-4,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:sELISASee 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:
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TUBA1B also known as tubulin alpha-1B chain is a subunit of microtubules that plays a structural role in the cellular cytoskeleton. It has a molecular mass of about 50 kDa. TUBA1B distributes widely across various tissues with elevated expression in neuronal cells. It characterizes by its involvement in the assembly and stabilization of microtubules which are essential for maintaining cell shape promoting intracellular transport and facilitating chromosome segregation during cell division.
Biological function summary
TUBA1B contributes significantly to the formation and function of the cytoskeletal microtubule network. It functions as part of the heterodimeric complex pairing with beta-tubulin to form the building blocks of microtubules. These structures are central to diverse cellular activities such as intracellular trafficking axonal transport in neurons and the migration and division of cells. In this implicit role TUBA1B influences the dynamics and stability of microtubule polymers impacting the cell’s ability to respond to mechanical and environmental stimuli.
Pathways
TUBA1B is integral to the mitotic spindle assembly pathway and neuronal signaling. In the context of these pathways TUBA1B's interactions with proteins like dynein and kinesin facilitate its role in intracellular transport and spindle orientation during cell division. TUBA1B also participates in neuronal development pathways where its association with tau and other microtubule-associated proteins contributes to the formation of neuronal axons and dendrites.
Alterations in TUBA1B have been linked to certain neurodevelopmental disorders and cancers such as lissencephaly and glioblastoma. In lissencephaly mutations in TUBA1B disrupt proper neuronal migration contributing to the abnormal brain development associated with the disorder. In glioblastoma TUBA1B's aberrant expression impacts microtubule dynamics aiding in cancer cell proliferation and resistance to therapies. These pathological conditions often involve interactions with other proteins including those found in the microtubule-associated protein family such as MAP2 and MAPT which further influence disease progression.