Abcam, ab52646, Anti-Amphiphysin antibody [EP2060Y]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Amphiphysin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP2060Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee 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:
Patented technology
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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
Amphiphysin also known as BIN1 or PHIPBP1 functions mechanically as a protein implicated in endocytosis. It has a molecular mass around 128 kDa. You find it expressed in various tissues but most notably in the brain and muscle where it plays essential roles in synaptic vesicle recycling. This protein has a BAR domain that allows it to bind to lipid membranes facilitating membrane curvature necessary for vesicle budding in neurons.
Biological function summary
In many cellular contexts Amphiphysin acts in forming a heterodimer complex with Dynamin which is necessary for synaptic vesicle endocytosis. The protein serves a role in membrane dynamics and is involved in the scission of newly formed vesicles from the plasma membrane. Using Amphiphysin antibodies can help detect or isolate this protein aiding in the study of synaptic transmission and neuromuscular functions.
Pathways
The protein plays a role in clathrin-mediated endocytosis and interacts closely with the protein Clathrin. Amphiphysin antibodies help in studying these relationships as Amphiphysin modulates actin cytoskeleton organization. It also relates to the Dynamin family through its function in synaptic vesicle retrieval highlighting its central role within the synaptic function pathway.
Mutations or dysregulation of Amphiphysin relate to conditions like Stiff Person Syndrome and Barre-Liéou syndrome. These are neurological disorders where the malfunction of Amphiphysin adversely affects synaptic function and it may interact with GABAergic pathways. Anti-amphiphysin antibodies can be used in diagnostics to identify autoimmune response in these disorders showing the protein's significance in maintaining proper neurological health.