Kinesin heavy chain isoform 5A (KIF5) is a member of the kinesin-like protein family. These proteins are microtubule-dependent motors that slide along microtubules and transport cellular organelles and mRNA to different parts of the cell. In neurons, KIF5A performs this role in an anterograde fashion from the neuronal cell body to axonal or dendritic terminals. KIF5A was initially differentiated from the ubiquitously expressed kinesin as being highly enriched in subsets of neurons and selectively concentrated in the cell body. Mutations in one of the isoforms of KIF5 (KIF5A) is thought to be involved in hereditary spastic paraplegias.

~117 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may appear at ~45 kDa and ~57 kDa in some lysates.

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human KIF5A.

Detect the KIF5A protein using this Anti-KIF5A validated for use in WB & ICC.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: 5 µg/mL from a representative lot detected KIF5A in K562 cells.

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Developmental Neuroscience

This antibody can recognize isoforms KIF5A, KIF5B, and KIF5C.

Antigen Affinity Purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing PBS with 0.02% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Control
Mouse brain nuclear extract

Evaluated by Western Blot in mouse brain nuclear extract.

Western Blot Analysis: 1 µg/mL of this antibody detected KIF5A in 15 µg/mL of mouse brain nuclear extract.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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