Anti-Atg7 (Apg7) Monoclonal Antibody

Overview

This product is an anti-ATG7 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone ACHA-1; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, ICC, IF (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Atg7 (Apg7) Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M00346-1. Tested in WB, ICC/IF applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.

Key elements and design rationale

• Target: ATG7 (Ubiquitin-like modifier-activating enzyme ATG7).
• Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone ACHA-1; isotype Rabbit IgG.
• Host: Rabbit.
• Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).

This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.

Biological background

ATG7 (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD4) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): E1-like activating enzyme involved in the 2 ubiquitin- like systems required for cytoplasm to vacuole transport (Cvt) and autophagy. Activates ATG12 for its conjugation with ATG5 as well as the ATG8 family proteins for their conjugation with phosphatidylethanolamine. Both systems are needed for the ATG8 association to Cvt vesicles and autophagosomes membranes. Required for autophagic death induced by caspase-8 inhibition. Required for mitophagy which contributes to regulate mitochondrial quantity and quality by eliminating the mitochondria to a basal level to fulfill cellular energy requirements and preventing excess ROS production. Modulates p53/TP53 activity to regulate cell cycle and survival during metabolic stress. Plays also a key role in the maintenance of axonal homeostasis, the prevention of axonal degeneration, the maintenance of hematopoietic stem cells, the formation of Paneth cell granules, as well as in adipose differentiation. . Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm . Preautophagosomal structure . Localizes also to discrete punctae along the ciliary axoneme and to the base of the ciliary axoneme. . Tissue expression notes (as provided): Widely expressed, especially in kidney, liver, lymph nodes and bone marrow. .

Research relevance and current trends

• Research context keywords from the source record include: Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction,Apoptosis,Associated Proteins,Cancer,Cell Biology,Intracellular,Cardiovascular,Cell Death,Metabolism Processes,Energy Metabolism,Energy Transfer Pathways,Proteasome / Ubiquitin,Proteolysis/Ubiquitin,Ub-Like Proteins,Mitochondrial Metabolism.
• Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
• Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.

Common research applications

• Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
• Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.

Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate ATG7 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect ATG7 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Localize ATG7 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
• Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 35 kDa; calculated MW: 77960 MW).
• Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.

Additional product details (from the source record)

• Molecular weight (observed): 35 kDa
• Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm . Preautophagosomal structure . Localizes also to discrete punctae along the ciliary axoneme and to the base of the ciliary axoneme. .
• Tissue details (provided): Widely expressed, especially in kidney, liver, lymph nodes and bone marrow. .

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