Our Profilin (C-terminal region) rabbit polyclonal primary antibody from PhosphoSolutions is produced in-house. It detects human, mouse, and rat Profilin (C-terminal region) and is antigen affinity purified. It is great for use in WB, ICC.
Western blot of HUVEC stimulated with Pervanadate (1 mM) for 30 min (lanes 1-4). The blots were treated with alkaline phosphatase to remove phosphorylation (lanes 2 & 4), then probed with anti-Profilin (a.a. 126-137) (lanes 1 & 2) or anti-Profilin (Tyr-129) phospho-specific (lanes 3 & 4). The antibodies detect profilin at 15 kDa. In lanes 3 & 4, the antibody also detects an unknown 20 kDa protein.
Profilins are small actin-binding proteins that have functions in cell motility, cytokinesis, gene transcription, endocytosis and neuronal plasticity. Four profilin isoforms have been identified in mammals. Profilin-1 (PFN1) and profilin-2a (PFN2a) isoforms are highly conserved in structure, but PFN1 is ubiquitously expressed while PFN2a is preferentially enriched in brain. In addition, there are two testis-specific profilins, PFN3 and PFN4, that significantly differ in primary sequence and function compared to PFN1 and PFN2a. Profilin is phosphorylated at both tyrosine and serine residues in vivo. Tyr-129 is phosphorylated in response to VEGF-A stimulation, and this promotes profilin actin binding and polymerization. Tyr-129 phosphorylation may be important for angiogenesis induced by injuries. Ser-138 is phosphorylated by ROCK and dephosphorylated by PP1. This serine phosphorylation inhibits G-actin binding, as well as decreases profilin's aggregation suppressor activity by inhibiting binding to huntingtin. Thus, Tyr-129 phosphorylation may activate while Ser-138 phosphorylation may inhibit profilin activity.
Antigen Affinity Purified
Polyclonal
IgG
ICC, WB
Rabbit
PFN1
15
Profilin synthetic peptide (coupled to carrier protein) that includes amino acids from the C-terminal region of human Profilin-1. This sequence is well conserved in rat and mouse Profilin-1, has some homology to Profilin-2a and Profilin-2b, and low homology to Profiin-3 and Profilin-4.
Human, Mouse, Rat
Storage at -20°C is recommended, as aliquots may be taken without freeze/thawing due to presence of 50% glycerol. Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.
Liquid
PBS + 1 mg/ml BSA, 0.05% NaN3 and 50% glycerol
WB: 1:1000
ICC: 1:100
Unconjugated
The antibody detects a 15 kDa band corresponding to the apparent molecular mass of Profilin-1 in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) and Jurkat cells.
Western blots performed on each lot.
For research use only. Not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Use of all products is subject to our terms and conditions, which can be viewed on our website.
United States
After date of receipt, stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.
