Vimentin Antibody

Vimentin, also known as HEL113 or CTRCT30, is encoded by the VIM gene and is a member of the intermediate filament family. Intermediate filamentents, along with microtubules and actin microfilaments, make up the cytoskeleton. The protein encoded by this gene is responsible for maintaining cell shape, integrity of the cytoplasm, and stabilizing cytoskeletal interactions. It is also involved in the immune response, and controls the transport of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) -derived cholesterol from a lysosome to the site of esterification. It functions as an organizer of a number of critical proteins involved in attachment, migration, and cell signaling. Mutations in this gene causes a dominant, pulverulent cataract.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Specifications

Western blot: 0.5-1 µg/mL, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 2-5 µg/mL, Immunofluorescence: 5 µg/mL

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

An amino acid sequence from the C-terminus of human Vimentin (DTHSKRTLLIKTVETRDGQVINETSQHHDDLE) was used as the immunogen for this Vimentin antibody (100% homologous in human, mouse and rat) .

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Applications

WB, IHC-P, IF

Purity

Antigen affinity

Format

Antigen affinity purified

Buffer

Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose and 0.025% sodium azide

Reconstitution

After reconstitution, the Vimentin antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Limitations

This Vimentin antibody is available for research use only.

Storage Conditions

After reconstitution, the Vimentin antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Formulation

0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water

Applications Notes

The stated application concentrations are suggested starting points. Titration of the Vimentin antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.

Location

Cytoplasmic

Image Legend

IHC-P: Vimentin antibody testing of human breast cancer tissue. Required HIER: boil tissue sections in pH8 EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.