MAP1LC3A antibody is human specific. At least two isoforms of MAP1LC3A are known to exist. MAP1LC3A antibody is predicted to not cross-react with MAP1LC3B or MAP1LC3C.
Purification
MAP1LC3A antibody is affinity chromatography purified via peptide column.
Immunogen
MAP1LC3A antibody was raised against a 10 amino acid peptide near the amino terminus of human MAP1LC3A. The immunogen is located within the first 50 amino acids of MAP1LC3A.
MAP1LC3A antibody can be used for detection of MAP1LC3A by Western blot at 1 - 2 μ,g/mL. Antibody can also be used for Immunohistochemistry starting at 5 μ,g/mL. For immunofluorescence start at 20 μ,g/mL.
Antibody validated: Western Blot in human samples, Immunohistochemistry in human samples and Immunofluorescence in human samples. All other applications and species not yet tested.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
MAP1LC3A antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02 % sodium azide.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
-20 °C,4 °C
Storage Comment
MAP1LC3A antibody can be stored at 4°C for three months and -20°C, stable for up to one year.
Target
MAP1LC3A
(Microtubule-Associated Protein 1 Light Chain 3 alpha (MAP1LC3A))
Microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) regulate microtubule stability and play critical roles in neuronal development and plasticity (1). MAP1LC3A belongs to the MAP1 LC3 family of proteins that form mature complexes with MAP1A and MAP1B which are thought to be important in the formation and development of axons and dendrites (2). MAP1LC3A is one of three isoforms of MAP1LC3, the mammalian homolog of yeast ATG8, an essential autophagy protein. These isoforms exhibit distinct expression patterns and MAP1LC3A, like MAP1LC3A but not MAP1LC3B, is post-translationally modified, suggesting the three isoforms may have different physiological functions (3).