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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human SYNM recombinant protein (Position: R93-D1554) was used as the immunogen for the SYNM antibody. |
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Overview
SYNM Antibody / Synemin is a anti-SYNM Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: SYNM
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Synemin exists in multiple isoforms, including alpha and beta forms, which differ in size and tissue distribution. The alpha isoform is primarily expressed in striated muscle, while the beta isoform occurs in smooth muscle and non-muscle tissues such as astrocytes and hepatocytes. Both isoforms contain a conserved intermediate filament�binding domain that mediates filament anchoring and a unique C-terminal tail that interacts with cytoskeletal and signaling proteins. The SYNM antibody detects these isoforms, enabling evaluation of Synemin expression across tissues and developmental stages.
Functionally, Synemin acts as a structural scaffold linking intermediate filaments to focal adhesions, costameres, and the plasma membrane. It binds to alpha-actinin, dystrophin, and protein kinase A regulatory subunits, integrating cytoskeletal mechanics with signal transduction. Loss or mutation of Synemin disrupts cell shape, elasticity, and contractility, emphasizing its role in maintaining structural integrity. Researchers employ the SYNM antibody to characterize these cytoskeletal connections and assess their impact on tissue strength and cellular signaling.
Synemin expression is prominent in cardiac and skeletal muscle, where it contributes to sarcomere alignment and force transmission. Dysregulation of Synemin may contribute to muscular dystrophies, cardiomyopathies, and other myopathic conditions. The SYNM antibody supports these investigations by providing a consistent and specific reagent for identifying Synemin in muscle biopsies, cultured myocytes, and tissue sections. Beyond muscle, Synemin has been implicated in glial and epithelial cell structure, suggesting roles in neurobiology and cancer progression.
Experimental applications of the SYNM antibody include western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. These assays reveal Synemin's filamentous distribution and dynamic rearrangement during cell migration or mechanical stress.
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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