| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Nuclear pore complex protein Nup214; 214 kDa nucleoporin; Nucleoporin Nup214; Protein CAN; NUP214; CAIN, CAN, KIAA0023 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human RAB7A recombinant protein (Position: A156-R197). |
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Overview
Anti-RAB7A Antibody Picoband® is an antibody reagent for detection of RAB7A (nucleoporin 214). Researchers commonly use anti-RAB7A antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA).
Boster Bio Anti-RAB7A Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02409-2. Tested in ELISA, 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
- Target: RAB7A — Segment polarity protein dishevelled homolog DVL-2 (nucleoporin 214). Alternative names: Nuclear pore complex protein Nup214; 214 kDa nucleoporin; Nucleoporin Nup214; Protein CAN; NUP214; CAIN, CAN, KIAA0023
- Antibody format: Polyclonal; Rabbit IgG
- Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
- Immunogen: E.coli-derived human RAB7A recombinant protein (Position: A156-R197).
- Molecular weight context: observed 23 kDa, calculated 78948 MW (reported)
- Provided application(s): WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA
These attributes help contextualize how the antibody is commonly selected (host/clonality/isotype/label) and how signals are interpreted across sample types and assay formats.
Biological background
Function: May serve as a docking site in the receptor-mediated import of substrates across the nuclear pore complex.
Cellular localization: Cell membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein ; Cytoplasmic side . Cytoplasm, cytosol . Cytoplasmic vesicle . Localizes at the cell membrane upon interaction with frizzled family members and promotes their internalization. Localizes to cytoplasmic puncta (By similarity). .
Tissue details: Expressed in thymus, spleen, bone marrow, kidney, brain and testis, but hardly in all other tissues or in whole embryos during development.
Background: Ras-related protein Rab-7a is a protein that in humans is encoded by the RAB7A gene. RAB7A functions as a key regulator in endo-lysosomal trafficking, governs early-to-late endosomal maturation, microtubule minus-end as well as plus-end ed endosomal migration and positions, and endosome-lysosome transport through different protein-protein interaction cascades. Furthermore, RAB7A is involved in regulation of some specialized endosomal membrane trafficking, such as maturation of melanosomes through modulation of SOX10 and the oncogene MYC. Mutations in the lysosomal pathway result in tumor progression in melanoma cells.
Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
Research relevance and current trends
- Quantitative and spatial profiling: expression patterns are increasingly studied across cell states using multiplex imaging and omics-informed validation.
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications: researchers often evaluate how isoform composition and PTMs can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Context-aware interpretation: comparative studies commonly include perturbations (stimulation, inhibition, genetic models) to relate target changes to pathway behavior.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare relative target abundance and apparent size shifts (e.g., isoforms/PTMs) across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): assess distribution across tissue compartments and compare staining patterns between groups.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts after stimulation or differentiation.
Across these uses, researchers typically interpret changes in signal as relative differences between matched sample groups, considering sample preparation and biological context.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Apparent molecular weight can vary due to isoforms, proteolysis, glycosylation, phosphorylation, and sample preparation differences.
- Species reactivity and epitope conservation can influence observed signal patterns, especially in cross-species studies.
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype controls where relevant) and, when feasible, genetic or orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, or independent assays) to support interpretation.
For antibody reagents, monoclonal antibodies are often chosen for epitope consistency across lots, while polyclonals may recognize multiple epitopes and can show different background characteristics depending on context.
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