gamma Tubulin antibody

Catalogue Number: GTX11317-GTX

Manufacturer:GeneTex
Preservative:15mM Sodium azide
Physical state:Liquid
Type:Polyclonal Primary Antibody - Unconjugated
Alias:tubulin gamma 1 , CDCBM4 , GCP-1 , TUBG , TUBGCP1
Shipping Condition:Blue Ice
Unit(s): 100 ul
Host name: Rabbit
Clone:
Isotype: IgG
Immunogen: synthetic peptide corresponding to the N-terminal region of human γ-tubulin (amino acids 38-53, with C-terminally added lysine) conjugated to KLH. This sequence is specific for γ-tubulin and not found in other members of the tubulin family such as α- β-, δ and ε- tubulins. This sequence is identical in mouse and rat γ-tubulin and highly conserved among species (Drosophila, Aspergillus, and yeast γ-tubulin).
Application: ICC, IF, WB

Description

Description: The protein that binds microtubule minus ends and is responsible for mediating the link between microtubules and the centrosome is called gamma tubulin. Gamma Tubulin functions as the microtubule nucleator at the microtubule organizing centre (MTOC). By binding to the beta tubulin half of the tubulin molecule, it establishes the polarity of a microtubule, leaving the alpha tubulin half exposed at the positive end. Gamma Tubulin (approx. 48 kD) is a ubiquitous and highly conserved protein within the MTOCs in eukaryotic kingdom. It is related to alpha and beta tubulin and is, thus, a member of the tubulin superfamily of proteins. However, its abundance is less than 1% of the level of either alpha or beta tubulin. Moreover, unlike alpha and beta tubulin, it is not a component of microtubules. Rather, it is located at the MTOC. gamma Tubulin shares approximately 28-32% identity with alpha tubulin from various organisms and 32-36% identity with beta tubulins. The detection, localization and characterization of proteins involved in microtubule function is fundamental to the understanding of mitosis, meiosis and the microtubule cytoskeleton. Antibodies reacting specifically with gamma tubulin serve as an essential tool in the detection of the presence and role of this molecule in various cellular settings.

Additional Text

Gene ID

7283

Gene Name

TUBG1

Uniprot ID

P23258

Antibody Clonality

Polyclonal

Note

For In vitro laboratory use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption

Molecular Weight

51

Application Notes

WB: 1:1,000. ICC/IF: 1:5,000. *Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.Not tested in other applications.