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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human AXIN1 recombinant protein (Position: H534-E792) was used as the immunogen for the AXIN1 antibody. |
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Overview
AXIN1 Antibody / Axin 1 is a anti-AXIN1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse. Reported localization: Nuclear, cytoplasmic.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: AXIN1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC, IF, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, AXIN1 antibody identifies a 862-amino-acid protein containing a regulator of G protein signaling (RGS) domain, a beta-catenin-binding region, and a DIX domain for homodimerization. AXIN1 recruits APC, GSK3B, and CK1 to form a multiprotein complex that phosphorylates beta-catenin, marking it for degradation. This mechanism ensures tight control of cell proliferation, polarity, and differentiation.
The AXIN1 gene is located on chromosome 16p13.3 and is expressed in most tissues, particularly in epithelial and neural cells. As a negative regulator of Wnt signaling, AXIN1 maintains developmental patterning and prevents aberrant activation of oncogenic transcription programs.
Pathologically, loss or mutation of AXIN1 is associated with hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal cancer, and developmental anomalies. Decreased AXIN1 function stabilizes beta-catenin, promoting tumor growth and metastasis. Research using AXIN1 antibody supports studies in Wnt pathway regulation, cancer biology, and cell signaling control.
AXIN1 antibody is validated for western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence to detect Wnt signaling regulators and cytoskeletal scaffolding proteins.
Structurally, Axin-1 forms extended multimolecular complexes through its DIX domain and interacts with multiple kinases and phosphatases. This antibody enables analysis of AXIN1's scaffold-dependent regulation of beta-catenin turnover and pathway suppression.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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