| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Myosin-6;Myosin heavy chain 6;Myosin heavy chain, cardiac muscle alpha isoform;MyHC-alpha;MYH6;MYHCA; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Myosin heavy chain |
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Overview
This product is an anti-MYH6 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone AOBH-13; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-Myosin heavy chain MYH6 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02808. Tested in WB, IHC applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: MYH6 (Myosin-6).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone AOBH-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
MYH6 (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Muscle contraction. Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm, myofibril. Thick filaments of the myofibrils. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Widely expressed. Expressed in pancreatic islets.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Autoimmune,Cardiovascular,Contractility,Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Immune System Diseases,Immunology,Motor Proteins,Myosin,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.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate MYH6 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect MYH6 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect MYH6 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry
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: 18 kDa; calculated MW: 223735 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): 18 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm, myofibril. Thick filaments of the myofibrils.
- Tissue details (provided): Widely expressed. Expressed in pancreatic islets.
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