Utrophin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the UTRN gene. This gene shares both structural and functional similarities with the dystrophin gene. It contains an actin-binding N-terminus, a triple coiled-coil repeat central region, and a C-terminus that consists of protein-protein interaction motifs which interact with dystroglycan protein components. The protein encoded by this gene is located at the neuromuscular synapse and myotendinous junctions, where it participates in post-synaptic membrane maintenance and acetylcholine receptor clustering. Mouse studies suggest that this gene may serve as a functional substitute for the dystrophin gene and therefore, may serve as a potential therapeutic alternative to muscular dystrophy which is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. Alternative splicing of the utrophin gene has been described; however, the full-length nature of these variants has not yet been determined.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant human protein (amino acids L1211-K2294) was used as the immunogen for the Utrophin antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse
Reactivity
Human, Mouse
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasmic
Antigen
Utrophin
Uniprot
P46939
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose
Format
Purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the Utrophin 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
Direct ELISA, IF, WB
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunofluorescence (FFPE): 5ug/ml,Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml