| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Perilipin-1;Lipid droplet-associated protein;PLIN1;PERI, PLIN; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human VPS26 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-VPS26A antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone AEEE-22; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, ICC, IF, IP (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-VPS26 VPS26A Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M03951. Tested in WB, ICC/IF, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: VPS26A (Perilipin-1).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone AEEE-22; 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
VPS26A (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Modulator of adipocyte lipid metabolism. Coats lipid storage droplets to protect them from breakdown by hormone- sensitive lipase (HSL). Its absence may result in leanness. Plays a role in unilocular lipid droplet formation by activating CIDEC. Their interaction promotes lipid droplet enlargement and ional net neutral lipid transfer. May modulate lipolysis and triglyceride levels. . Reported cellular localization context: Endoplasmic reticulum . Lipid droplet . Lipid droplet surface- associated. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Adipocytes. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Signal Transduction,Golgi Proteins,Protein Trafficking,Vesicle Transport.
- 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.
- 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 VPS26A antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect VPS26A expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Localize VPS26A by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Enrich VPS26A 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: 70 kDa; calculated MW: 55990 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): 70 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Endoplasmic reticulum . Lipid droplet . Lipid droplet surface- associated.
- Tissue details (provided): Adipocytes. .
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