Anti-Vinculin Antibody

Cell spreading and movement occur though the process of binding of cell surface integrin receptors to extracellular matrix adhesion molecules. In mammalian cells, vinculin is a membrane-cytoskeletal protein in focal adhesion plaques that is involved in linkage of integrin adhesion molecules to the actin cytoskeleton. More specifically, vinculin binds to talin at its N-terminus, which, in turn, binds to beta integrins. At its C-terminus, vinculin binds to actin, phospholipids, and paxillin-forming homodimers. The binding complex of vinculin to talin and actin serves to anchor actin filaments to the membrane, (Ezzell, 1997).

Vinculin′s ability to interact with integrins at the focal adhesion appears to be critical for control of cytoskeletal mechanics, cell spreading, and lamellipodia formation. Thus, vinculin appears to play a key role in shape control based on its ability to modulate focal adhesion structure and function.

Predicted to cross react with monkey, pig, cow, and horse based on sequence homology.

The antibody recognizes an internal domain of human vinculin.

Epitope: Internal Domain

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide corresponding to an internal domain of human Vinculin.

Detect Vinculin using this Anti-Vinculin Antibody validated for use in WB.

Research Category
Cell Structure

Research Sub Category
Cytoskeletal Signaling

Cytoskeleton

Evaluated on a representative lot by Western blot on HepG2 cell lysate using Anti-Vinculin.

~ 124 kDa

Antigen Affinity Purified

Purified in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine, pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Control
HepG2 cell lysate.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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