Analysis Note

ControlMDCK cell lysate

Application

Immunocytochemistry analysis: A 1:500 dilution from a representative lot detected Myosin-VI in NIH/3T3 and A431 cells.

Research Sub CategoryCytoskeleton

Anti-Myosin-VI Antibody detects level of Myosin-VI & has been published & validated for use in WB & IC.

Research CategoryCell Structure

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General description

Myosin-VI has been found in the membrane ruffles at the leading edge of the Golgi complex. Myosin-VI moves along the actin in the opposite way of other known myosins to date, toward the minus end. It can exist as a dimer and a monomer and is thought to function as a non-processive motor with a 18nm working stroke. Myosin-VI has also been found in the brain, specifically the synapses. Myosin-VI deficiency (Snell's waltzer disease) in the hippocampus causes a smaller number of synapses, short dendritic spines and astrogliosis. Myosin-VI may also be important in clathrin-mediated endocytosis of acid-type glutamate receptors. Recent research has implicated myosin-VI in the enrichment of proteins on the surface of axons.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human Myosin-VI.

Physical form

Affinity purified

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

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in MDCK cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected Myosin-VI in 10 µg of MDCK cell lysate.

Storage and Stability

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

Target description

~150 kDa observed.
An uncharacterized band appears at ~55 kDa in some lysates.