DES, also called desmin, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DES gene, and this gene is mapped to 2q35. DES is the muscle-specific member of the intermediate filament (IF) protein family. It is one of the earliest myogenic markers, both in heart and somites, and is expressed in satellite stem cells and replicating myoblasts. DES is very important in muscle cell architecture and structure since it connects many components of the cytoplasm. It may be also play an important role in mitochondria function. What�s more, DES provides attachments between the terminal Z disc and membrane-associated proteins to form a force-transmitting system that parallels the thin filaments at myotendinous junctions.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
A human recombinant protein (amino acids M1-T304) was used as the immunogen for the Desmin antibody.
Isotype
IgG2b
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasmic, membranous
Antigen
Desmin
Uniprot
P17661
Clone No
2B5
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose and 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the Desmin antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
FACS, IHC-P, WB
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml, Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells