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| Alternative Names | Lymphatic vessel endothelial hyaluronic acid receptor 1;LYVE-1;Cell surface retention sequence-binding protein 1;CRSBP-1;Extracellular link domain-containing protein 1;Hyaluronic acid receptor;LYVE1;CRSBP1, HAR, XLKD1;UNQ230/PRO263; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human MELK |
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Overview
This product is an anti-MELK antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 18M13; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human. Reported application contexts include WB (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-MELK Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M04038-1. Tested in WB application. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: MELK (Lymphatic vessel endothelial hyaluronic acid receptor 1).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 18M13; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human (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
MELK (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Ligand-specific transporter trafficking between intracellular organelles (TGN) and the plasma membrane. Plays a role in autocrine regulation of cell growth mediated by growth regulators containing cell surface retention sequence binding (CRS). May act as a hyaluronan (HA) transporter, either mediating its uptake for catabolism within lymphatic endothelial cells themselves, or its transport into the lumen of afferent lymphatic vessels for subsequent re-uptake and degradation in lymph nodes. . Reported cellular localization context: Membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Localized to the plasma membrane and in vesicles near extranuclear membranes which may represent trans-Golgi network (TGN) and endosomes/prelysosomeal compartments. Undergoes ligand- dependent internalization and recycling at the cell surface. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Mainly expressed in endothelial cells lining lymphatic vessels. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cardiovascular,Vasculature.
- 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.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate MELK antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect MELK expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Compare relative MELK levels across experimental conditions (dose/time-course) using antibody-based readouts
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: 43 kDa; calculated MW: 35213 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): 43 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Localized to the plasma membrane and in vesicles near extranuclear membranes which may represent trans-Golgi network (TGN) and endosomes/prelysosomeal compartments. Undergoes ligand- dependent internalization and recycling at the cell surface.
- Tissue details (provided): Mainly expressed in endothelial cells lining lymphatic vessels. .
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