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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human STXBP6 recombinant protein (Position: K9-R176) was used as the immunogen for the STXBP6 antibody. |
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Overview
STXBP6 Antibody / Syntaxin-binding protein 6 is a anti-STXBP6 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasm, cell membrane.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: STXBP6
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
STXBP6 is encoded by the STXBP6 gene located on human chromosome 14q23.2. The protein is approximately 246 amino acids long and contains coiled-coil domains that facilitate interaction with syntaxins such as STX1A and STX3. STXBP6 localizes to the cytoplasm and plasma membrane, where it competes with other SNARE regulators to fine-tune exocytic activity.
The STXBP6 antibody detects a 28 kilodalton band by western blot and shows cytoplasmic and perinuclear puncta consistent with vesicle-associated localization. In neurons, STXBP6 modulates neurotransmitter release by inhibiting SNARE complex assembly under resting conditions and promoting controlled vesicle fusion upon stimulation. Beyond the nervous system, STXBP6 regulates exocytosis in endocrine and epithelial cells, influencing hormone and transporter release.
Loss or dysregulation of STXBP6 affects vesicle cycling, leading to synaptic transmission defects and altered cellular signaling. In cancer cells, altered STXBP6 expression influences migration and invasion through effects on membrane recycling and adhesion molecule trafficking. It also plays roles in insulin granule exocytosis and endosomal trafficking in non-neuronal tissues.
As a modulator of vesicle docking and fusion, STXBP6 serves as a versatile model for understanding SNARE-mediated transport and signal propagation.
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.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
- 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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