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| Alternative Names | Perilipin-1;Lipid droplet-associated protein;PLIN1;PERI, PLIN; |
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| Form | Liquid |
| Host | |
| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human eIF4A1 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-EIF4A1 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 18E95; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, ICC, IF, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-eIF4A1 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M03922-3. Tested in WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: EIF4A1 (Perilipin-1).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 18E95; isotype 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
EIF4A1 (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Modulator of adipocyte lipid metabolism. Coats lipid storage droplets to protect them from breakdown by hormone- sensitive lipase (HSL). Its absence may result in leanness. Plays a role in unilocular lipid droplet formation by activating CIDEC. Their interaction promotes lipid droplet enlargement and ional net neutral lipid transfer. May modulate lipolysis and triglyceride levels. . Reported cellular localization context: Endoplasmic reticulum . Lipid droplet . Lipid droplet surface- associated. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Adipocytes. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Atherosclerosis,Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Cardiovascular,Heart Disease,Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism,Lipid Metabolism,Lipids/Lipoproteins,Metabolic Signaling Pathway,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Metabolism of Lipids and Lipoproteins,Pathways and Processes,Signal Transduction.
- 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.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts in marker distributions.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate EIF4A1 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect EIF4A1 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Localize EIF4A1 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Quantify EIF4A1-positive cells by flow cytometry in single-cell suspensions
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: 46 kDa; calculated MW: 55990 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): 46 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Endoplasmic reticulum . Lipid droplet . Lipid droplet surface- associated.
- Tissue details (provided): Adipocytes. .
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