| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Microtubule-associated proteins 1A/1B light chain 3A;Autophagy-related protein LC3 A;Autophagy-related ubiquitin-like modifier LC3 A;MAP1 light chain 3-like protein 1;MAP1A/MAP1B light chain 3 A;MAP1A/MAP1B LC3 A;Microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 alpha;MAP1LC3A; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human MAP1LC3A |
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Overview
This product is an anti-MAP1LC3A antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone GCH-13; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, IP (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-MAP1LC3A/Lc3A Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M01543. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: MAP1LC3A (Microtubule-associated proteins 1A/1B light chain 3A).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone GCH-13; isotype Rabbit 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
MAP1LC3A (protein: Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (gsk3b)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Ubiquitin-like modifier involved in formation of autophagosomal vacuoles (autophagosomes) (PubMed:20713600, PubMed:24290141). Whereas LC3s are involved in elongation of the phagophore membrane, the GABARAP/GATE-16 subfamily is essential for a later stage in autophagosome maturation (PubMed:20713600). . Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system; Lipid-anchor. Cytoplasmic vesicle, autophagosome membrane; Lipid-anchor. Cytoplasmic vesicle, autophagosome . LC3-II binds to the autophagic membranes. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Most abundant in heart, brain, liver, skeletal muscle and testis but absent in thymus and peripheral blood leukocytes. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cancer,Cardiovascular,Cell Death,Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Metabolism,Metabolism Processes,Microtubules,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.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich target complexes for downstream immunoblot or interaction analyses.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate MAP1LC3A antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect MAP1LC3A expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect MAP1LC3A in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize MAP1LC3A by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Enrich MAP1LC3A by immunoprecipitation from lysates for downstream analysis
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: 47 kDa; calculated MW: 14272 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): 47 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton. Endomembrane system; Lipid-anchor. Cytoplasmic vesicle, autophagosome membrane; Lipid-anchor. Cytoplasmic vesicle, autophagosome . LC3-II binds to the autophagic membranes.
- Tissue details (provided): Most abundant in heart, brain, liver, skeletal muscle and testis but absent in thymus and peripheral blood leukocytes. .
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