Catalog # WP2101

WASP / N-WASP Antibody

Rabbit Polyclonal

Application / Dilution
ELISA1:2000
ICC1:100
WB1:1000

Size 100 μl

Species Reactivity Hu, Rt, Ms

MW 63 kDa

$329


DATASHEET  

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. Serine and tyrosine phosphorylation regulates the activity of both proteins. WASP is observed as a 63 kDa protein in hematopoietic cells, while N-WASP is observed as a 65 kDa in many tissues, especially brain.

 

References

Cory, G.O. et al. (2003) Mol Cell. 11(5):1229-39.
Higgs, H.N. & Pollard, T.D. (2001) Annu Rev Biochem 70:649-676.
Baba, Y. et al. (1999) Blood 93:2003.

Western blot analysis of Jurkat (lane 1), A431 (lane 2), and HeLa (lane 3) cell lysates (20 µg/lane). Blots were probed with rabbit polyclonal anti-WASP/N-WASP (WP2101).

Immunocytochemical labeling of N-WASP in control and pervanadate-treated A431 cells. The cells were labeled with rabbit polyclonal N-WASP/WASP (WP2101) or rabbit polyclonal N-WASP (Tyr-256) antibodies, then the antibodies were detected using appropriate secondary antibody conjugated to DyLight® 594.



A synthetic peptide (coupled to KLH) corresponding to a region near the C-terminus of human WASP. This sequence is highly homologous with a similar region in human N-WASP.

*For more information, see UniProt Accession O00401
Rabbit polyclonal, affinity-purified antibody is supplied in 100µl phosphate-buffered saline, 50% glycerol, 1 mg/ml BSA, and 0.05% sodium azide. Store at –20°C. Stable for 1 year.

The products are are safely shipped at ambient temperature for both domestic and international shipments. Each product is guaranteed to match the specifications as indicated on the corresponding technical data sheet. Please store at -20C upon arrival for long term storage.

This antibody detects a 63 kDa* protein corresponding to the molecular mass of WASP on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of Jurkat cell lysate. In rat brain, A431, and SKN-SH cells, this antibody detects a 65 kDa* protein corresponding to the molecular mass of N-WASP.

*All molecular weights (MW) are confirmed by comparison to Bio-Rad Rainbow Markers and to western blot mobilities of known proteins with similar MW.

This kit contains: