Tubulin is the major constituent of microtubules, and microtubules are major cytoskeletal elements. Tubulin proteins undergo a number of post-translational modifications both during individual synthesis and after complete tubule formation. Acetylation of alpha chains at Lys-40 stabilizes microtubules and affects the affinity and processivity of microtubule motors. This modification has a role in multiple cellular functions, ranging from cell motility, cell cycle progression or cell differentiation to intracellular trafficking and signaling.

~50 kDa observed

Epitope: Near N-Terminus

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to a region near the near N-Terminus of human Tubulin acetylated at Lys40.

Anti-acetyl Tubulin (Lys40) Antibody is an antibody against acetyl Tubulin (Lys40) for use in western blotting.

Research Category
Cell Structure

Research Sub Category
Cytoskeleton

Affinity purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

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

Evaluated by Western Blotting in untreated and Trichostatin A treated HeLa cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 1 µg/mL of this antibody detected acetyl Tubulin (Lys40) in 10 µg of Trichostatin A treated HeLa cell lysate, and not in untreated HeLa cell lysate.

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

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