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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human SEC61B recombinant protein (Position: R16-S96) was used as the immunogen for the SEC61B antibody. |
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Overview
SEC61B Antibody / Sec61 subunit beta is a anti-SEC61B Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as ELISA, Flow cytometry (FACS), Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: SEC61B
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): ELISA, FACS, WB
Biological background
Protein transport protein Sec61 subunit beta forms part of the heterotrimeric Sec61 channel, together with the alpha (SEC61A) and gamma (SEC61G) subunits. While the alpha subunit forms the central pore that guides polypeptides through the membrane, the beta subunit participates in channel assembly, stability, and interaction with ribosomes and chaperones. The SEC61B antibody provides a reliable means of detecting this small yet essential component of the translocon, helping researchers understand how it contributes to co-translational protein translocation and membrane integration.
In addition to its structural role, Protein transport protein Sec61 subunit beta is involved in post-translational translocation of proteins and quality control mechanisms that prevent accumulation of misfolded peptides. The SEC61B antibody can be used to monitor ER function under stress conditions, including the unfolded protein response and ER-associated degradation (ERAD). By visualizing SEC61B distribution and expression levels, investigators gain insights into how protein import efficiency correlates with ER capacity and cell health.
The Sec61 complex also functions as a retrotranslocation channel, allowing misfolded proteins to exit the ER for cytosolic degradation by the proteasome. This dual functionality links SEC61B to cellular proteostasis and stress adaptation. The SEC61B antibody is instrumental in exploring these mechanisms and clarifying how perturbations in Sec61 function contribute to diseases such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and neurodegeneration. Its detection of Protein transport protein Sec61 subunit beta expression enables both basic and translational research on ER transport regulation.
The SEC61B antibody is suitable for western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. It produces distinct ER localization patterns consistent with translocon distribution.
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.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- 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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