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Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Calcipressin-1 in cultured rat sympathetic neurons (Patel, A., et. al. (2015). Nat Commun. 6:10119).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Calcipressin-1 in sympathetic neurons (Patel, A., et. al. (2015). Nat Commun. 6:10119).

Anti-Calcipressin-1 Antibody, Cat. No. ABN1676, is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody that targets Calcipressin-1 and has been tested in Immunocytochemistry and Western Blotting.

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General description

Calcipressin-1 (Uniprot: Q6IN33; also known as Down syndrome critical region protein 1 homolog, Myocyte-enriched calcineurin-interacting protein 1, MCIP1, Regulator of calcineurin 1, RCAN-1) is encoded by the Rcan1 (also known as Dscr1) gene (Gene ID: 266766) in rat. Calcipressin-1 is a cytoplasmic protein that directly binds to the catalytic domain of calcineurin and acts as its negative regulator. When phosphorylated at the conserved FLISPP motif its capacity to inhibit calcineurin is increased. This phosphorylation also controls the half-life of calcipressin-1 by accelerating its degradation. It is a calcium-responsive enzyme, which is reported to dephosphorylate the nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT), which promotes its nuclear translocation and links calcium signaling to transcriptional regulation. Calcipressin-1 displays a quick turnover with a half-life of less than 3 hours. However, a Ser to Ala mutation at Ser163 prolongs its half-life to more than 9 hours. (Ref.: Genesca, L et al. (2003). Biochem. J. 374(2); 567-575).

Immunogen

A linear peptide corresponding to 11 amino acids from the C-terminal half of rat Calcipressin-1.

Epitope: unknown

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal antiserum with 0.05% sodium azide.

Unpurified

Quality

Evaluated by Immunocytochemistry in SH-SY5Y cells.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution of this antibody detected Calcipressin-1 in SH-SY5Y cells.

Specificity

This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects calcipressin-1 (RCAN-1) in human and rat cells. It targets an epitope with in 11 amino acids from the C-terminal half.

Storage and Stability

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

Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Target description

22.95 kDa calculated.