Alpha Catenin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTNNA1 gene. When surface epithelium CTNNA1 was ablated, hair follicle development was blocked and epidermal morphogenesis was dramatically affected, with defects in adherens junction formation, intercellular adhesion, and epithelial polarity. In vitro, CTNNA1 null keratinocytes were poorly contact inhibited and grew rapidly. These differences were not dependent upon intercellular adhesion and were in marked contrast to keratinocytes conditionally null for another essential intercellular adhesion protein, desmoplakin Knockout keratinocytes exhibited sustained activation of the Ras-MAPK cascade due to aberrations in growth factor responses. It is concluded that features of precancerous lesions often attributed to defects in cell cycle regulatory genes can be generated by compromising the function of CTNNA1.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Human partial recombinant protein (AA 143-292) was used as the immunogen for this alpha Catenin antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Rat, Human, Mouse
Recombinant
No
Antigen
Alpha Catenin
Gene Id
1495
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the alpha Catenin 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
IHC-P, WB, IHC-F
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (Frozen): 0.5-1ug/ml