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| Alternative Names | Cofilin-1;18 kDa phosphoprotein;p18;Cofilin, non-muscle isoform;CFL1;CFL; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Cofilin recombinant protein (Position: A2-L166). Human Cofilin shares 99% amino acid (aa) sequences identity with both mouse and rat Cofilin. |
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Overview
Anti-Cofilin/CFL1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting CFL1. Common applications include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, IHC-F. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Monkey,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 19 kDa; calculated MW: 18502 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Cofilin/CFL1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9033. Tested in ELISA, Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, IHC-F, 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
- Target: CFL1 — Cofilin-1
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Monkey,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 19 kDa; Calculated: 18502 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): 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. .
Scientific background (datasheet): 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.
Cellular localization (datasheet): 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.
Tissue details (datasheet): Widely distributed in various tissues.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the actin-binding proteins ADF family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Actin Binding Proteins,Actin, etc.,Axonal Guidance Proteins,Cancer,Cardiovascular,Cell Adhesion,Cell Type Marker,Contractility,Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Growth and Development,Invasion/Microenvironment,Microfilaments,Neurology Process,Neuron Marker,Neuroscience,Signal Transduction,Vasculature.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation/permeabilization compatibility and controls.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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