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Overview
VAPA Antibody / Vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein A is a anti-VAPA Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 32V29 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: VAPA
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 32V29, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC
Biological background
Vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein A interacts with multiple partners through its major sperm protein domain, including proteins containing FFAT motifs that mediate lipid exchange at membrane contact sites. Research using VAPA antibody has demonstrated that these contacts allow the direct transfer of lipids such as phosphoinositides, ceramides, and cholesterol between membranes, bypassing vesicular trafficking. This function is essential for maintaining lipid composition, signaling, and organelle identity. Dysregulation of these processes contributes to neurodegeneration, metabolic syndromes, and viral infection.
In virology, VAPA has been implicated in the life cycles of several viruses, including hepatitis C virus and enteroviruses, which hijack VAPA-dependent contact sites to establish replication organelles. Studies with VAPA antibody have shown that viral proteins interact with Vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein A to remodel endoplasmic reticulum membranes, creating environments conducive to viral replication. These findings highlight the relevance of VAPA in host-pathogen interactions and antiviral drug development.
Beyond infectious disease, VAPA is also significant in neurodegeneration and metabolic regulation. Mutations or dysfunction in VAP proteins are linked to motor neuron diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and research using VAPA antibody has explored whether VAPA contributes to similar pathogenic mechanisms. In lipid metabolism, altered expression of VAPA affects cholesterol and sphingolipid distribution, linking it to metabolic disease and cardiovascular risk. These wide-ranging roles underscore the importance of studying VAPA in both normal physiology and pathology.
VAPA antibody is widely used in western blotting, immunofluorescence, and immunoprecipitation. Western blotting reveals its expression in tissues such as brain, liver, and muscle. Immunofluorescence confirms its localization to endoplasmic reticulum membranes, often colocalizing with markers such as calnexin. Immunoprecipitation with VAPA antibody enables identification of interacting proteins, revealing new partners in lipid transfer and signaling pathways. These applications make it a versatile reagent across molecular and cellular studies.
By supplying validated VAPA antibody reagents,
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.
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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