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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Ppp1r12a recombinant protein (amino acids M1-D40) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Ppp1r12a antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Ppp1r12a Antibody / Mypt1 is a anti-PPP1R12A Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), IHC-P with listed reactivity in Zebrafish. Reported localization: Cytoplasm.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PPP1R12A
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC-P
Biological background
Zebrafish Ppp1r12a is the ortholog of the human PPP1R12A gene, which encodes the protein also known as myosin phosphatase target subunit one. This protein directs protein phosphatase one to myosin light chains and other cytoskeletal targets, enabling dynamic control of actomyosin contraction and cell movement. It is involved in signaling pathways that govern smooth muscle relaxation, cell shape changes, and cell migration.
During zebrafish development, Ppp1r12a is expressed in tissues undergoing active morphogenetic movements and structural rearrangement, such as the developing somites, neural tube, and heart. It contributes to proper tissue organization by regulating the phosphorylation state of cytoskeletal components and by modulating mechanical tension within cells.
Disruption of Ppp1r12a function in zebrafish has been shown to affect cell adhesion, motility, and organ formation, highlighting its importance in developmental processes. Due to its conservation across vertebrates and its central role in regulating phosphatase activity, zebrafish Ppp1r12a is a useful model for studying signal transduction, cytoskeletal regulation, and developmental disorders involving cell morphology and contractility.
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: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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