Application

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:50-250 dilution from a representative lot detected Lamin A and C in rat cerebral cortex, rat hippocampus, rat cerebellum, and human liver tissue sections.

Anti-Lamin A and C, clone 2F4.1, Cat. No. MABT545,is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects Lamin A/C and has been tested for use in Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) and Western Blotting.

Research CategoryCell Structure

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General description

Lamin A/C (UniProt: P48679; also known as LMNA) is encoded by the Lmna (also known as Lmn1) gene in rat. Lamins are components of the nuclear lamina that provide a framework for the nuclear envelope and may also interact with chromatin. Lamin A and C are present in equal amounts in the lamina of mammals. Plays an important role in nuclear assembly, chromatin organization, nuclear membrane and telomere dynamics. Lamin A is initially synthesized as prelamin A that undergoes several modifications in the carboxyl terminal region that allow incorporation of prelamin A into the nuclear envelope and its subsequent processing into the mature lamin A. Cleavage of 15 residues (aa 647-662) by ZMPSTE24/FACE1 generates the final protein product. Unlike mature lamin A, prelamin A accumulates as discrete and localized foci at the nuclear periphery. Prelamin-A/C can accelerate smooth muscle cell senescence. It can act to disrupt mitosis and induce DNA damage in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), leading to mitotic failure, genomic instability, and premature senescence. Mutations in LMNA gene are known to cause Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy that is characterized by weakness and atrophy of muscle without involvement of the nervous system. Some mutations have also been linked to familial type of lipodystrophy characterized by the loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue in the lower parts of the body. (Ref.: Casasola, A., et al. (2016). Nucleus 7(1); 84-102).

Immunogen

GST/His-tagged recombinant fragment corresponding to 148 amino acids from the internal region of rat Lamin A/C.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Protein G purified

Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG1 in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in WI-38 cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected Lamin A and C in WI-38 cell lysate.

Specificity

Clone 2F4.1 detects Lamin A/C in human and rat tissues. It targets an epitope within 148 amino acids from the internal region.

Storage and Stability

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

Target description

~74/65 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).