Anti-Tropomyosin Antibody, clone 1C5 ZooMAb^® Rabbit Monoclonal

Tropomyosin alpha-1 chain (UniProt: P09493; also known as Alpha-tropomyosin, Tropomyosin-1) is encoded by the TPM1 (also known as C15orf13, TMSA) gene (Gene ID: 7168) in human. Tropomyosin-1 is a rigid rod-shaped cytoskeletal protein that associates with F-actin stress fibers. It binds to actin filaments in muscle and non-muscle cells and plays a central role, in association with the troponin complex, in the calcium dependent regulation of vertebrate striated muscle contraction. Tropomyosin is made of two helical polypeptide chains arranged as a coiled-coil. It stabilizes actin filaments and regulates the interaction of actin filament with other actin-binding proteins. In non-muscle cells, is implicated in stabilizing cytoskeleton actin filaments. Tropomyosin-1 is a homodimeric protein, but can form heterodimer of an alpha (TPM1, TPM3, or TPM4) and a beta (TPM2) chain. Mutations in TPM1 gene have been linked to type 3 familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy characterized by ventricular hypertrophy and ventricular dilation and impaired systolic function that results in congestive heart failure and arrhythmia. Ten different isoforms of Tropomyosin-1 have been described that are produced by alternative splicing. This ZooMAb^® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our proprietary technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals.

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KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 15 amino acids from the C-terminal half of human Tropomyosin.

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Western Blotting in C2C12 cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution of this antibody detected Tropomyosin in C2C12 cell lysate.

Tested Applications

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Tropomyosin in human skeletal muscle, human heart, and mouse heart tissue lysates.

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Tropomyosin in human skeletal muscle tissue sections.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 0.1 µg from a representative lot detected Tropomyosin in one million C2C12 cells.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected Tropomyosin in C2C12 cells.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Clone 1C5is a ZooMAb^® recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Tropomyosin. It targets an epitope within 15 amino acids from the C-terminal half.

Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS with 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 µL.

Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 µL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.

Reconstitute lyophilized antibody pellet with 25μL of ultrapure water or Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS). Please refer to our reconstitution protocol and the specific application guidance on the suggested starting dilutions and sample type.

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