{"product_id":"mlph-antibody-melanophilin-bha17135784","title":"MLPH Antibody \/ Melanophilin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMLPH Antibody \/ Melanophilin is a anti-MLPH 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. Reported localization: Cytoplasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e MLPH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications (as listed):\u003c\/strong\u003e WB, ICC, IF, ELISA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMLPH antibody detects Melanophilin, a Rab effector protein that regulates melanosome transport and distribution within pigment cells. Encoded by the MLPH gene on chromosome 2q37.3, this protein functions as an adaptor linking Rab27A and myosin Va to form a tripartite complex essential for actin-based organelle transport. Melanophilin ensures that pigment-containing melanosomes are properly positioned within melanocytes for uniform pigment dispersion and transfer to keratinocytes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructurally, Melanophilin is a 590-amino-acid cytoplasmic protein of approximately 67 kilodaltons containing an N-terminal Rab27A-binding domain, a central actin- and myosin Va-interacting region, and a C-terminal coiled-coil domain that stabilizes the tripartite complex. This structural organization enables MLPH to bridge the small GTPase Rab27A and the motor protein myosin Va, coordinating microtubule and actin-based transport systems. In pigment cells, MLPH localizes to melanosome membranes and cortical actin filaments where it regulates vesicle tethering and release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MLPH antibody is widely used in cell biology, dermatology, and neurobiology research to study vesicle trafficking, motor protein coordination, and pigment cell organization. Western blot analysis detects a 67 kilodalton band corresponding to Melanophilin, while immunofluorescence reveals peripheral punctate staining in melanocytes, consistent with melanosomal distribution. This antibody is ideal for examining organelle transport mechanisms and intracellular vesicle dynamics in epithelial and neuronal systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMutations in MLPH cause Griscelli syndrome type 3, a rare pigmentation disorder characterized by hypopigmentation and abnormal melanosome aggregation due to disrupted melanosome transport. Functional studies show that loss of MLPH leads to perinuclear melanosome clustering, highlighting its importance in vesicle tethering to the actin cytoskeleton. Beyond pigmentation, MLPH has been implicated in secretory vesicle dynamics in non-pigment cell types, suggesting a broader role in vesicle trafficking and cytoskeletal coupling. The MLPH antibody provides a reliable tool for characterizing this transport system and investigating the molecular basis of vesicle transport defects.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern blotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunofluorescence:\u003c\/strong\u003e visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eELISA:\u003c\/strong\u003e support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- Sources (internal): - UniProt search — UniProt — https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/uniprotkb?query=MLPH - NCBI Gene search — NCBI — https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/?term=MLPH - Ensembl search — Ensembl — https:\/\/www.ensembl.org\/Multi\/Search\/Results?q=MLPH - Human Protein Atlas search — HPA — https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\/search\/MLPH - PubMed (review) — NLM — https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?term=MLPH+review --\u003e","brand":"NSJ Bioreagents","offers":[{"title":"Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 ug\/ml \/ 100 ug","offer_id":53047305044333,"sku":"FY12882","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/get_image_b4388434-a1b9-4a09-a643-2b722847a45c.jpg?v=1782237047","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/mlph-antibody-melanophilin-bha17135784","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}