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| Alternative Names | Cofilin-1;18 kDa phosphoprotein;p18;Cofilin, non-muscle isoform;CFL1;CFL; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Cofilin, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of CFL1 (Cofilin-1) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Cofilin/CFL1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9620. Tested in IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Monkey, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Cofilin, identical to the related mouse and rat sequences.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 19 kDa; calculated MW: 18502 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Monkey,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IF, IHC, ICC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Cofilin-1; Cofilin-1. Cofilin, a member of the ADF/cofilin family, is actually a protein with 70% sequence homology to ADF, making it part of the ADF/cofilin family of small ADP-binding proteins. It is a ubiquitous actin-binding factor required for the reorganization of actin filaments. The protein is known to sever actin filaments by creating more positive ends on filament fragments, it can cause depolymerization at the minus end of filaments, thereby preventing their reassembly. As a long-lasting in vivo effect, cofilin recycles older ADP-F-actin, helping cell to maintain ATP-G-actin pool for sustained motility. pH, phosphorylation and phosphoinositides regulate cofilin’s binding and associating activity with actin. Functional note: Binds to F-actin and exhibits pH-sensitive F-actin depolymerizing activity. Regulates actin cytoskeleton dynamics. Important for normal progress through mitosis and normal cytokinesis. Plays a role in the regulation of cell morphology and cytoskeletal organization. Required for the up-regulation of atypical chemokine receptor ACKR2 from endosomal compartment to cell membrane, increasing its efficiency in chemokine uptake and degradation. . Reported localization: Nucleus matrix . Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton . Cell projection, ruffle membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein ; Cytoplasmic side . Cell projection, lamellipodium membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein ; Cytoplasmic side . Colocalizes with the actin cytoskeleton in membrane ruffles and lamellipodia. Detected at the cleavage furrow and contractile ring during cytokinesis. Almost completely in nucleus in cells exposed to heat shock or 10% dimethyl sulfoxide. Expression/tissue context: Widely distributed in various tissues.
Research relevance and current trends
- Invasion/Microenvironment: Researchers commonly examine how CFL1 (Cofilin-1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Microfilaments: Researchers commonly examine how CFL1 (Cofilin-1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neurology Process: Researchers commonly examine how CFL1 (Cofilin-1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative CFL1 (Cofilin-1) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of CFL1 (Cofilin-1) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Contains 1 HMG box DNA-binding domain.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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