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| Alternative Names | Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase PP1-alpha catalytic subunit;PP-1A;3.1.3.16;PPP1CA;PPP1A; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human PPP1CA + 1CB |
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Overview
This product is an anti-PPP1CA antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone AFC-16; 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-PPP1CA+PPP1CB Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02801. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PPP1CA (Serine/threonine-protein phosphatase PP1-alpha catalytic subunit).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone AFC-16; 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
PPP1CA (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Protein phosphatase that associates with over 200 regulatory proteins to form highly specific holoenzymes which dephosphorylate hundreds of biological targets. Protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) is essential for cell division, and participates in the regulation of glycogen metabolism, muscle contractility and protein synthesis. Involved in regulation of ionic conductances and long-term synaptic plasticity. May play an important role in dephosphorylating substrates such as the postsynaptic density-associated Ca (2+)/calmodulin dependent protein kinase II. Component of the PTW/PP1 phosphatase complex, which plays a role in the control of chromatin structure and cell cycle progression during the transition from mitosis into interphase. Regulates NEK2 function in terms of kinase activity and centrosome number and splitting, both in the presence and absence of radiation-induced DNA damage. Regulator of neural tube and optic fissure closure, and enteric neural crest cell (ENCCs) migration during development. In balance with CSNK1D and CSNK1E, determines the circadian period length, through the regulation of the speed and rhythmicity of PER1 and PER2 phosphorylation. May dephosphorylate CSNK1D and CSNK1E. Dephosphorylates the 'Ser-418' residue of FOXP3 in regulatory T-cells (Treg) from patients with rheumatoid arthritis, thereby inactivating FOXP3 and rendering Treg cells functionally defective (PubMed:23396208). . Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Nucleus, nucleoplasm. Nucleus, nucleolus. Primarily nuclear and largely excluded from the nucleolus. Highly mobile in cells and can be relocalized through interaction with targeting subunits. NOM1 plays a role in targeting this protein to the nucleolus. In the presence of PPP1R8 relocalizes from the nucleus to nuclear speckles. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Widely expressed. Expressed in pancreatic islets.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cancer,Cancer Metabolism,Carbohydrate Metabolism,Cell Biology,Cell Cycle,Energy Metabolism,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Kinases/Phosphatases,Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism,Lipid Metabolism,Metabolic Signaling Pathway,Metabolic Signaling Pathways,Metabolism,Metabolism of Lipids and Lipoproteins,NFKB Pathway,Nuclear Signaling,Pathways and Processes,Protein Phosphorylation,Ser/Thr Phosphatases,Signal Transduction,Signaling Pathway.
- 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 PPP1CA antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect PPP1CA expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect PPP1CA in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize PPP1CA by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Enrich PPP1CA 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: 38 kDa; calculated MW: 37512 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): 38 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Nucleus, nucleoplasm. Nucleus, nucleolus. Primarily nuclear and largely excluded from the nucleolus. Highly mobile in cells and can be relocalized through interaction with targeting subunits. NOM1 plays a role in targeting this protein to the nucleolus. In the presence of PPP1R8 relocalizes from the nucleus to nuclear speckles.
- Tissue details (provided): Widely expressed. Expressed in pancreatic islets.
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