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| Alternative Names | Flotillin-1;FLOT1; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence in the middle region of human Flotillin 1, different from the related rat and mouse sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
Anti-Flotillin 1/FLOT1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting FLOT1. Common applications include WB, IHC, IP, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 47 kDa; calculated MW: 47355 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Flotillin 1/FLOT1 Antibody catalog # PA2033. Tested in IP, IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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: FLOT1 — Flotillin-1
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 47 kDa; Calculated: 47355 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): May act as a scaffolding protein within caveolar membranes, functionally participating in formation of caveolae or caveolae-like vesicles.
Scientific background (datasheet): FLOT1 (Flotillin 1), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FLOT1 gene. The International Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortium mapped the FLOT1 gene to chromosome 6. Bickel et al. (1997) found that mouse Flot1 behaves as a resident integral membrane protein of caveolae. It consistently copurified with Flot2 and with caveolin-1 in the purification of caveolin-rich membranes. Hazarika et al. (1999) found that stable transfection of Flot1, which they called ESA/flotillin-2, in COS-1 cells induced filopodia formation and changed the epithelial morphology to that of neuronal cells. Santamaria et al. (2005) found that prostate tumor overexpressed gene-1 interacted with flotillin-1 in detergent-insoluble membrane fractions. Flotillin-1 colocalized with PTOV1 at the plasma membrane and in the nucleus, and it entered the nucleus concomitant with PTOV1 shortly before initiation of S phase.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane; Peripheral membrane protein. Membrane, caveola; Peripheral membrane protein. Melanosome. Endosome. Membrane-associated protein of caveolae. Identified by mass spectrometry in melanosome fractions from stage I to stage IV.
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed at very high levels in colon carcinoma with lower levels in normal colon and ileum and lowest levels in kidney and muscle (at protein level). .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the eIF-3 subunit B family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Actin Binding Proteins,Actin, etc.,Cell Biology,Cell Cycle,Cell Division,Coat Proteins,Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Microfilaments,Protein Trafficking,Signal Transduction,Vesicle Transport.
- 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.
- 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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