N-WASP Antibody

Product Specifications

Background

Members of the Wiskott-Aldrich sydrome protein (WASP) family regulate the formation of actin-based cell structures in many cell types. These proteins contain C-terminal actin-binding domains that can stimulate actin polymerization. In addition, these proteins bind the ARP2/3 complex, which can nucleate actin polymerization at sites that lead to branched actin structures. WASP is expressed primarily in hematopoietic cells, while its homolog N-WASP is widely expressed. These proteins have 48% identity in human with the highest homology in the functional regions of these proteins. Phosphorylation regulates the activity of both proteins. Dual phosphorylation of WASP on serine 483 and 484 by casein kinases increase the affinity for the ARP2/3 complex. Thus, dual serine phosphorylation may be important for formation of actin-based structures in various cell types

Synonyms

Neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein, WASL, WASP

Swiss Prot

O00401

Host

Rabbit

Cross Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Target

Unphosphorylated N-WASP (Ser-484/Ser-485)

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Source

Unphosphorylated N-WASP synthetic peptide (coupled to KLH) corresponding to amino acid residues around serine 484 and 485 of human N-WASP.

Applications

Purification

Antigen Affinity purification

Dilution

WB (1:300-5000)

Buffer

PBS + 1 mg/ml BSA, 0.05% NaN3 and 50% glycerol

Modification

Unmodified

Storage Conditions

Storage at -20°C is recommended, as aliquots may be taken without freeze/thawing due to presence of 50% glycerol. Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.

Specificity

This antibody was cross-adsorbed to phospho-N-WASP (S484/S485) peptide (without carrier) then Affinity purification using unphosphorylated N-WASP (S484/S485) peptide (without carrier) .