Abcam, ab67206, Anti-p60 katanin antibody

Size: 50µg
Mouse Polyclonal p60 katanin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human KATNA1.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human KATNA1.O75449

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, 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.
P60 katanin sometimes called katanin-p60 or KATNA1 is an important protein involved in microtubule severing. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 60 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues with a high presence in the nervous system. Mechanically p60 katanin disrupts microtubules by hydrolyzing ATP which results in microtubule fragmentation. This activity requires the proper interaction of its two subunits p60 and p80 to execute its full function.
Biological function summary
P60 katanin plays a significant role in cellular processes such as mitosis where it regulates microtubule dynamics. It is part of a larger complex that includes the regulatory subunit p80 katanin which assists in targeting and anchoring. p60 katanin's activity influences the organization of the microtubule network which is vital for intracellular transport and cell division especially in neurons where it affects axon growth and pruning.
Pathways
P60 katanin is involved in the mitotic and neuronal development pathways. It interacts with proteins like spastin and katanin-like proteins within these pathways. In the mitotic pathway it facilitates chromosome segregation and mitotic spindle organization. During neuronal development its microtubule-severing action contributes to remodeling the cytoskeleton therefore aiding in neuron differentiation and migration.
Abnormal p60 katanin activity links to neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and spastic paraplegia. Mutations or dysregulation in p60 katanin or its pathway associates can lead to impaired microtubule dynamics influencing these diseases. In spastic paraplegia p60 katanin's interaction with spastin is particularly notable as both proteins are involved in microtubule maintenance and defects in either can contribute to the disease pathology.