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| Alternative Names | Hamartin;Tuberous sclerosis 1 protein;TSC1;KIAA0243, TSC; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human Hamartin, identical to the related rat sequence, and different from the related mouse sequence by one amino acid. |
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Overview
Anti-Hamartin/TSC1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting TSC1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 160 kDa; calculated MW: 129767 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Hamartin/TSC1 Antibody catalog # PA2012. Tested in 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: TSC1 — Hamartin
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 160 kDa; Calculated: 129767 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): In complex with TSC2, inhibits the nutrient-mediated or growth factor-stimulated phosphorylation of S6K1 and EIF4EBP1 by negatively regulating mTORC1 signaling. Seems not to be required for TSC2 GAP activity towards RHEB. Implicated as a tumor suppressor. Involved in microtubule-mediated protein transport, but this seems to be due to unregulated mTOR signaling. .
Scientific background (datasheet): TSC1 (Tuberous Sclerosis 1), also called HAMARTIN or TSC, is a human protein and gene. As part of a comprehensive strategy to identify the gene mutant in tuberous sclerosis-1, van Slegtenhorst et al. (1997) developed an overlapping contig of clones from the 1.4-Mb TSC1 region on chromosome 9. Benvenuto et al. (2000) showed that overexpression of the TSC1 gene in rat fibroblasts inhibits growth and causes changes in cell morphology. Van Slegtenhorst et al. (1998) showed that hamartin and tuberin associate physically in vivo, however, and that the interaction is mediated by predicted coiled-coil domains.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm . Membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein . At steady state found in association with membranes.
Tissue details (datasheet): Highly expressed in skeletal muscle, followed by heart, brain, placenta, pancreas, lung, liver and kidney. Also expressed in embryonic kidney cells.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Chemokines,Immunology,Innate Immunity.
- 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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