PurificationAntibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
ApplicationsWB
Species ReactivityHu Ms
SpecificityThe antibody detects endogenous level of total Tubulin b-III protein.
Immunogen TypePeptide-KLH
Immunogen DescriptionPeptide sequence around aa.442~446(E-E-S-E-A) derived from Human Tubulin b-III.
FormulationSupplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
StorageStore at -20°C for long term preservation (recommended). Store at 4°C for short term use.
Application Details
Predicted MW: 55kd
Western blotting: 1:500~1:1000
Images
Western blot analysis of extract from Mouse brain tissue, Hela, JK and P19 cells using Tubulin beta-III Antibody #AB21617
Background
Tubulin is the major constituent of microtubules. It binds two moles of GTP, one at an exchangeable site on the beta chain and one at a non-exchangeable site on the a-chain. TUBB3 plays a critical role in proper axon guidance and mantainance.
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