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Overview
PALLD Antibody / Palladin is a anti-PALLD Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 31P55 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PALLD
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 31P55, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Palladin is expressed in many tissues and exists in multiple isoforms generated by alternative splicing. Research using PALLD antibody has shown that it localizes to stress fibers, focal adhesions, and cell junctions, where it promotes actin crosslinking and interaction with other actin-binding proteins. This scaffolding role is essential for coordinated cytoskeletal dynamics during development, wound healing, and tissue remodeling.
In cancer biology, Palladin has emerged as a driver of tumor invasion and metastasis. Studies with PALLD antibody have demonstrated that elevated expression enhances actin remodeling, enabling cancer cells to migrate and invade surrounding tissues. In pancreatic cancer, Palladin is strongly upregulated, where it promotes formation of invasive protrusions. Conversely, depletion of Palladin reduces tumor cell motility and invasiveness, underscoring its pathogenic role.
Beyond oncology, Palladin is important for embryonic development and organogenesis. Research using PALLD antibody has revealed that knockout of Palladin in mice results in embryonic lethality due to defects in organ and vascular formation. Its role in fibroblast function, extracellular matrix remodeling, and smooth muscle contractility further emphasizes its significance in development and physiology.
PALLD antibody is widely applied in western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. Western blotting demonstrates multiple isoforms, immunohistochemistry shows tissue distribution, and immunofluorescence reveals colocalization with actin filaments. These applications make PALLD antibody indispensable for studies of cytoskeletal structure and signaling.
By supplying validated PALLD antibody reagents,
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.
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: Monoclonal antibodies provide a defined epitope recognition profile that can support consistent comparisons across experiments.
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