The Rabbit Monoclonal anti-TIMM44 antibody is suitable to detect TIMM44 in samples from Human and Rat. It has been validated for WB, IF, ICC, IP and FACS.
TIMM44
Reactivity: Human
WB, ICC, IP
Host: Rabbit
Monoclonal
Alexa Fluor 680
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of the TIMM44 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.02 % sodium azide and 50 % glycerol, 0.4-0.5 mg/mL BSA
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
Storage Comment
Store the TIMM44 antibody at -20oC.
Target
TIMM44
(Translocase of Inner Mitochondrial Membrane 44 (TIMM44))
Alternative Name
TIMM44
Background
TIM44 antibody recognizes translocase of inner mitochondrial membrane 44, a central component of the mitochondrial protein import machinery. TIM44 anchors mitochondrial Hsp70 to the inner membrane, enabling preprotein translocation through the TIM23 complex. By facilitating proper protein targeting, TIM44 ensures mitochondrial biogenesis and maintenance of energy production.
Research using TIM44 antibody has highlighted its importance in mitochondrial function and human disease. Altered expression of TIM44 can impair protein import, leading to mitochondrial stress and metabolic dysfunction. Dysregulation has been linked to neurodegenerative conditions, where defective energy metabolism is a hallmark, and to metabolic syndromes associated with impaired mitochondrial quality control.
Validated clones for TIM44 detection are suitable for western blot, immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry. These reagents allow investigators to track mitochondrial protein import efficiency and examine changes in response to cellular stress. Monitoring TIM44 levels provides valuable insight into how cells adapt to demands on mitochondrial biogenesis and oxidative metabolism.
NSJ Bioreagents offers this TIM44 antibody to support studies in mitochondrial biology, metabolic regulation, and disease. Alternate names include translocase of inner mitochondrial membrane 44 antibody, mitochondrial import receptor subunit TIM44 antibody, and HSP-binding protein antibody.