Anti-MYBPC2 Antibody

Myosin binding protein C (MYBPC) is a component of the thick filament of striated muscle, with the fast-type isoform designated MYBPC2. Both the fast-type and slow-type MYBPC protein contains seven immunoglobulin C2 motifs and three fibronectin type-III repeats. MYBPC2 is typically required for strong contractions and functions under anaerobic conditions. It is more similar to the cardiac isoform (MYBPC3) than to the slow-type isoform (MYBPC1) in terms of pCa50-indexed force development, length-independent cooperativity and length dependent activation. It has been suggested that in cardiac and fast muscle MYBPC2 contributes to an internal load, possibly by binding to actin via its N-terminal region.

MYBPC2 antibody was raised against a 15 amino acid synthetic peptide near the carboxy terminus of human MYBPC2. The immunogen is located within amino acids 1070 - 1120 of MYBPC2.

Thick filament-associated protein located in the crossbridge region of vertebrate striated muscle a bands. In vitro it binds MHC, F-actin and native thin filaments, and modifies the activity of actin-activated myosin ATPase. It may modulate muscle contraction or may play a more structural role.

MYBPC2 antibody can be stored at 4°C for three months and -20°C, stable for up to one year. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.