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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Myod1 recombinant protein (amino acids M1-L275) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Myod1 antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Myod1 Antibody / Myoblast determination protein 1 / Myogenic factor 1 is a anti-MYOD1 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: MYOD1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Zebrafish Myod1 is the functional ortholog of human MYOD1. Both proteins belong to the basic helix loop helix family of transcription factors and share a high degree of sequence and functional conservation. Like its human counterpart, zebrafish Myod1 binds to E box elements in the promoters of muscle genes to drive their expression.
During zebrafish development, Myod1 is expressed in the somites and presomitic mesoderm, where it promotes the formation of fast twitch muscle fibers. It works in concert with other myogenic regulators such as Myf5 and Myogenin to establish the muscle differentiation program. Disruption of Myod1 function in zebrafish leads to defects in muscle formation and delayed differentiation of myoblasts.
Because of its conserved role in vertebrate myogenesis, zebrafish Myod1 is widely used as a marker of muscle lineage commitment and as a tool in genetic and chemical screening to study muscle development, regeneration, and disease. It also provides a useful model for understanding the regulation of transcriptional networks in myogenic cells.
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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