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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human WDR26 recombinant protein (Position: Q142-E583) was used as the immunogen for the WDR26 antibody. |
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Overview
WDR26 Antibody / WD repeat domain-containing protein 26 is a anti-WDR26 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Nuclear, cytoplasmic.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: WDR26
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
WDR26 localizes to both the cytoplasm and plasma membrane, where it binds Gbetagamma subunits and regulates downstream effectors such as PI3K, AKT, and ERK. By modulating these pathways, it controls cell migration, survival, and proliferation. Additionally, WDR26 plays roles in vesicle trafficking, stress response, and cell morphology through interactions with actin-associated proteins.
The WDR26 antibody is used in signaling, oncology, and molecular biology research to investigate scaffolding functions and GPCR-mediated pathways. Western blot analysis identifies a 65 kilodalton band corresponding to WDR26, while immunofluorescence shows cytoplasmic and membrane-associated staining. This antibody supports the study of protein complexes that regulate cellular communication and structure.
Aberrant expression of WDR26 has been linked to cancer progression and inflammatory signaling. Elevated WDR26 enhances AKT phosphorylation and cell survival, contributing to chemoresistance and metastasis, while loss of expression disrupts signaling coordination. The WDR26 antibody provides a valuable tool for exploring these mechanisms in disease and cellular physiology.
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.
- 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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