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| Alternative Names | Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein;WASp;WAS;IMD2; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human WASP, different from the related mouse sequence by two amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein) 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-WASP Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9459. Tested in IHC, 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 WASP, different from the related mouse sequence by two amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 53 kDa; calculated MW: 52913 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: IHC, 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
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein; Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein. The Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) family of proteins share similar domain structure, and are involved in transduction of signals from receptors on the cell surface to the actin cytoskeleton. The presence of a number of different motifs suggests that they are regulated by a number of different stimuli, and interact with multiple proteins. Recent studies have demonstrated that these proteins, ly or inly, associate with the small GTPase, Cdc42, known to regulate formation of actin filaments, and the cytoskeletal organizing complex, Arp2/3. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare, inherited, X-linked, recessive disease characterized by immune dysregulation and microthrombocytopenia, and is caused by mutations in the WAS gene. The WAS gene product is a cytoplasmic protein, expressed exclusively in hematopoietic cells, which show signalling and cytoskeletal abnormalities in WAS patients. A transcript variant arising as a result of alternative promoter usage, and containing a different 5' UTR sequence, has been described, however, its full-length nature is not known. Functional note: Effector protein for Rho-type GTPases. Regulates actin filament reorganization via its interaction with the Arp2/3 complex. Important for efficient actin polymerization. Possible regulator of lymphocyte and platelet function. Mediates actin filament reorganization and the formation of actin pedestals upon infection by pathogenic bacteria. . Reported localization: Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton. Expression/tissue context: Expressed predominantly in the thymus. Also found, to a much lesser extent, in the spleen. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Actin: Researchers commonly examine how WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Actin Binding Proteins: Researchers commonly examine how WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Actin: Researchers commonly examine how WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of WAS (Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein) 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.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Contains 1 CRIB domain.
- 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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