Anti-Frataxin Antibody

Frataxin is a nuclear encoded protein that is found in the mitochondria. This protein is not well understood but may be involved with iron sulfur clusters. In humans the gene is localized on chromosome 9 and is highly conserved during evolution. The gene is expressed in every cell, although in varying levels in different tissues and during development. The specific function of Frataxin is still unknown, but it has been shown to play a role in iron metabolism. Studies have demonstrated that the deletion of the Frataxin gene in yeast results in iron accumulation in mitochondria and loss of respiration. Recombinant human Frataxin has been shown to bind iron in vitro, and increased mitochondrial iron levels have been observed in patients with Friedreich′s Ataxia (FRDA).

Cat. # AB15080 recognizes Frataxin.

Epitope: mature chain

GST-tagged Frataxin corresponding to mature chain.

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Neurodegenerative Diseases

This Anti-Frataxin Antibody is validated for use in WB for the detection of Frataxin.

Routinely evaluated by Western Blot on Human heart lysates.

Western Blot Analysis: 1:1,000 - 1:10,000 dilution of this lot detected Frataxin on 10 ug of human heart lysate

Approx. 18 kDa

GST-depleted sera

Format: Purified

Rabbit polyclonal serum in buffer containing 0.05% NaN3.

Stable for 1 year at -20ºC from date of receipt.

Control
Human heart lysate.

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