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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human TIM10/TIMM10 recombinant protein (Position: M1-A90) was used as the immunogen for the TIMM10 antibody. |
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Overview
TIMM10 Antibody / TIM10 / Mitochondrial import inner membrane translocase subunit Tim10 is a anti-TIMM10 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Cytoplasm (Mitochondria).
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: TIMM10
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, IF, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, TIMM10 antibody identifies a 103-amino-acid protein residing in the mitochondrial intermembrane space. TIMM10 forms a hexameric complex with TIMM9 to guide hydrophobic precursor proteins through the aqueous intermembrane environment to the TIM22 translocase. This chaperone-mediated import system maintains mitochondrial protein homeostasis and bioenergetic function.
The TIMM10 gene is located on chromosome 11q13.1 and is expressed in energy-demanding tissues such as heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. TIMM10 ensures proper import of metabolite carriers, including the ADP/ATP translocase and phosphate carrier, which are critical for mitochondrial metabolism.
Pathologically, defects in TIMM10 or its partner subunits lead to mitochondrial protein import deficiencies and oxidative phosphorylation defects. Impaired TIMM10 function can contribute to neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. Research using TIMM10 antibody supports studies in mitochondrial biology, protein import, and bioenergetics.
TIMM10 antibody is validated for western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry to detect mitochondrial translocase components.
Structurally, Mitochondrial import inner membrane translocase subunit Tim10 adopts a twin CX3C motif stabilized by disulfide bonds, forming a compact structure for substrate chaperoning. This antibody enables investigation of TIMM10's role in mitochondrial protein import and inner membrane assembly.
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.
- 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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