| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative names | Vinculin;Metavinculin;MV;VCL; |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human Vinculin |
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| Form | Liquid |
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Product Overview
Clone AIG-22 is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that recognizes vinculin (gene VCL) in human, mouse and rat samples and is validated for immunoprecipitation, ICC/IF, IHC and Western blot. The predicted molecular weight is 123.8 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 124 kDa.
Vinculin is an actin-binding protein found at focal adhesions and adherens junctions. It links integrin- and cadherin-based adhesions to the actin cytoskeleton and helps these junctions respond to mechanical force. Vinculin is a standard marker of focal adhesions in studies of cell adhesion, migration and mechanobiology.
| Target | Vinculin (gene VCL; UniProt P18206, human) |
|---|---|
| Clone | AIG-22 |
| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Monoclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Form | Liquid |
| Formulation | PBS (pH 7.4); 150 mM NaCl; 0.02% sodium azide; 50% glycerol; plus stabilizers |
| Calculated MW | 123.8 kDa |
| Observed MW | 124 kDa |
| Storage | Long term: −20 °C for up to 12 months. Frequent use: 4 °C for up to 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| Western blot | 1:500–1:2000 |
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| Immunohistochemistry | 1:50–1:200 |
| Immunocytochemistry / Immunofluorescence | 1:50–1:200 |
| Immunoprecipitation | 1:20 |
Samples with a confirmed band (WB): human HeLa cells, human HepG2 cells, human U-87MG cells, rat PC-12 cells, mouse NIH/3T3 cells.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 5–20% gradient SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, 30 µg lysate per lane, transfer to nitrocellulose membrane, blocking in 5% non-fat milk, primary antibody at 1:10000 overnight at 4 °C, HRP-conjugated secondary antibody at 1:500, ECL detection.
Samples with confirmed staining (IHC): human colorectal adenocarcinoma tissue, human renal cells carcinoma tissue.
Recommended antigen retrieval: heat-mediated, in TE buffer (pH 9.0); citrate buffer (pH 6.0) can be used instead.
Conditions in the example images (IHC): heat-mediated antigen retrieval in EDTA buffer (pH 8.0).
Samples with confirmed staining (ICC/IF): A673 cells.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide based on the sequence of human vinculin.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with human, mouse and rat. UniProt places vinculin in the cell membrane, cell junction and cytoplasm. Tissue expression noted by UniProt (human): Metavinculin is muscle-specific. The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
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