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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Mib1 recombinant protein (amino acids I78-K995) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Mib1 antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Mib1 Antibody / Mind bomb 1 is a anti-MIB1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Zebrafish.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: MIB1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Mib1 functions by promoting the ubiquitination and endocytosis of Delta ligands on the surface of signal sending cells. This endocytosis is required for activation of the Notch receptor in neighboring cells. In zebrafish embryos, Mib1 is expressed in regions undergoing active cell differentiation and tissue segmentation. Loss of Mib1 function leads to widespread defects in neurogenesis, somitogenesis, and other Notch dependent processes.
Studies using zebrafish mutants have shown that Mib1 is critical for lateral inhibition in the developing nervous system, the formation of the segmented body axis, and the maintenance of progenitor pools in various tissues. Because of its conserved function across vertebrates, zebrafish Mib1 is a widely used model for understanding the molecular mechanisms of Notch signaling and its role in development and disease.
Zebrafish Mib1 is especially valuable in genetic and pharmacological screens aimed at identifying modifiers of the Notch pathway and related developmental disorders.
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.
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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