| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Periaxin; PRX; KIAA1620 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human MCPIP1/ZC3H12A recombinant protein (Position: Q36-T98). |
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Overview
Anti-MCPIP1/ZC3H12A Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for ZC3H12A detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Commonly used in WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ZC3H12A (periaxin); UniProt: Q5D1E8
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 73 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Rabbit IgG polyclonal antibody for MCPIP1/ZC3H12A detection.
Biological background
Biological context: Scaffolding protein that functions as part of a dystroglycan complex in Schwann cells, and as part of EZR and AHNAK-containing complexes in eye lens fiber cells. Required for the maintenance of the peripheral myelin sheath that is essential for normal transmission of nerve impulses and normal perception of sensory stimuli. Required for normal transport of MBP mRNA from the perinuclear to the paranodal regions. Required for normal remyelination after nerve injury. Required for normal elongation of Schwann cells and normal length of the internodes between the nodes of Ranvier. The demyelinated nodes of Ranvier permit saltatory transmission of nerve impulses; shorter internodes cause slower transmission of nerve impulses. Required for the formation of appositions between the abaxonal surface of the myelin sheath and the Schwann cell plasma membrane; the Schwann cell cytoplasm is restricted to regions between these appositions. Required for the formation of Cajal bands and of Schmidt-Lanterman incisures that correspond to short, cytoplasm-filled regions on myelinated nerves. Recruits DRP2 to the Schwann cell plasma membrane. Required for normal protein composition of the eye lens fiber cell plasma membrane and normal eye lens fiber cell morphology.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Isoform 1: Cell membrane., tissue context: Detected in spinal cord (PubMed:11133365). Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are found in sciatic nerve and Schwann cells (PubMed:11157804)..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare ZC3H12A levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of ZC3H12A in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Assess subcellular localization patterns and co-localization with compartment markers in cultured cells.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify ZC3H12A-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: Zinc finger CCCH-type containing 12A is a protein in humans that is encoded by the ZC3H12A gene. ZC3H12A is an MCP1 (CCL2; MIM 158105)-induced protein that acts as a transcriptional activator and causes cell death of cardiomyocytes, possibly via induction of genes associated with apoptosis.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Isoform 1: Cell membrane.
- Tissue details: Detected in spinal cord (PubMed:11133365). Isoform 1 and isoform 2 are found in sciatic nerve and Schwann cells (PubMed:11157804).
- Research category: Adapters,Signal Transduction,Transmembrane
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