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Overview
Zebrafish Twist Antibody / Twist1a / Twist1b / Twist2 is a anti-TWIST1A 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: Nuclear.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: TWIST1A
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC-P
Biological background
Zebrafish Twist is an ortholog of the human TWIST1 protein, with high sequence conservation and functional similarity. Like its human counterpart, Zebrafish Twist activates target genes that are involved in cell differentiation, migration, and the regulation of cellular plasticity. Mutations or dysregulation of Twist in humans can lead to congenital syndromes, such as Saethre-Chotzen syndrome, which is characterized by craniofacial abnormalities and other developmental defects.
Zebrafish Twist exists in multiple isoforms, including Isoform 1a, Isoform 1b, and Isoform 2, each of which may have distinct roles in development. Isoform 1a is typically involved in early developmental processes, such as mesodermal patterning and limb formation, while Isoform 1b and Isoform 2 have been shown to participate in the regulation of more specific aspects of neural crest migration and other specialized cell differentiation pathways. These isoforms provide valuable models for studying the diversity of Twist functions and their roles in development and disease.
The use of a Zebrafish Twist antibody is valuable for investigating the expression and activity of Twist isoforms in various developmental contexts. These antibodies are useful for applications such as western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and ELISA to study the spatial and temporal expression patterns of Twist during zebrafish development. A Zebrafish Twist antibody can help researchers understand the role of Twist in regulating cellular behaviors like migration, differentiation, and morphogenesis.
By using a high-quality Zebrafish Twist antibody, scientists can gain insights into the molecular mechanisms that govern development, as well as the effects of mutations or environmental factors on Twist-related signaling pathways.
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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