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Overview
RAB22A Antibody / Ras related protein Rab-22A is a anti-RAB22A Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 31R51 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunoprecipitation (IP) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: RAB22A
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 31R51, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC, IF, IP
Biological background
RAB22A antibody is widely applied in studies of endocytosis, membrane trafficking, and receptor regulation. RAB22A interacts with Rabex-5 and Rabaptin-5 to control early endosome maturation and crosstalk with Rab5 mediated pathways. It also contributes to recycling of transferrin receptors and growth factor receptors to the plasma membrane. By detecting RAB22A, researchers can examine how membrane trafficking proteins influence nutrient uptake, receptor signaling, and cellular homeostasis.
Western blot assays identify RAB22A protein bands of expected size in cell and tissue lysates. Immunohistochemistry highlights expression in epithelial and neuronal tissues, while immunofluorescence reveals punctate distribution consistent with endosomal localization. These techniques make RAB22A antibody versatile for cell biology research.
Dysregulation of RAB22A has been linked to cancer and neurodegeneration. Elevated RAB22A expression enhances receptor recycling and signaling, promoting tumor cell survival, invasion, and therapy resistance. In neurons, altered RAB22A activity contributes to trafficking defects and synaptic dysfunction. By applying RAB22A antibody, scientists can explore how small GTPases regulate intracellular trafficking and disease mechanisms.
Beyond cancer and neuroscience, RAB22A also participates in immune signaling and pathogen entry. Certain viruses exploit RAB22A regulated endocytosis for infection, highlighting its role in host-pathogen interactions. Its broad biological functions emphasize the importance of RAB22A antibody in both basic and translational research.
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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.
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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