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| Alternative Names | Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial;3.6.5.5;Optic atrophy protein 1;Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, form S1;OPA1;KIAA0567; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human OPA1, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of OPA1 (Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-OPA1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9731. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, IHC-F, ICC, 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human OPA1, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 80-100 kDa; calculated MW: 111631 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, IHC-F, ICC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial; Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial. Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial is a protein that in humans is encoded by the OPA1 gene. It is mapped to 3q29. This protein regulates mitochondrial fusion and cristae structure in the inner mitochondrial membrane (IMM) and contributes to ATP synthesis and apoptosis. This gene product is a nuclear-encoded mitochondrial protein with similarity to dynamin-related GTPases. It is a component of the mitochondrial network. Mutations in this gene have been associated with optic atrophy type 1, which is a dominantly inherited optic neuropathy resulting in progressive loss of visual acuity, leading in many cases to legal blindness. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Functional note: Dynamin-related GTPase required for mitochondrial fusion and regulation of apoptosis. May form a diffusion barrier for proteins stored in mitochondrial cristae. Proteolytic processing in response to intrinsic apoptotic signals may lead to disassembly of OPA1 oligomers and release of the caspase activator cytochrome C (CYCS) into the mitochondrial intermembrane space. May also play a role in mitochondrial genome maintenance. . Reported localization: Mitochondrion inner membrane ; Single-pass membrane protein . Mitochondrion intermembrane space . Expression/tissue context: Highly expressed in retina. Also expressed in brain, testis, heart and skeletal muscle. Isoform 1 expressed in retina, skeletal muscle, heart, lung, ovary, colon, thyroid gland, leukocytes and fetal brain. Isoform 2 expressed in colon, liver, kidney, thyroid gland and leukocytes. Low levels of all isoforms expressed in a variety of tissues. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how OPA1 (Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how OPA1 (Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Mitochondrial Metabolism: Researchers commonly examine how OPA1 (Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative OPA1 (Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of OPA1 (Dynamin-like 120 kDa protein, mitochondrial) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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