TYPE
Mouse Anti Human Monoclonal Antibody.
INTRODUCTION
Vimentin expression in human malignant glioma cells depends on cellular density, algorithms of drug delivery and chemo/radio treatment. Vimentin and detyrosinated microtubules provide structural support for the extensive microtentacles observed in detached tumor cells and a mechanism to promote successful metastatic spread. Primary colorectal carcinomas display aberrant expression of vimentin, and have activated Notch and TGFbeta signaling pathways. Vimentin is a strong arterial substrate for transglutaminases. Transglutaminase-mediated vimentin dimerization results in a novel unifying pathway by which vasodilatory and remodeling responses may be regulated. Ablation of vimentin expression inhibits migration and invasion of colon and breast cancer cell lines.
CLONE
hVimentin.
IMMUNOGEN
Purified Human Vimentin.
IG SUBCLASS
mouse IgG1.
PURIFICATION METHOD
Ion exchange column.
FORMULATION
1mg/ml in PBS (after reconstitution).
SHIPPING CONDITIONS
Antibody is shipped lyophilized at ambient temperature.
STORAGE PROCEDURES
In lyophilized form, for long periods, store at 4°C in a dry environment. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -20°C.
SOLUBILITY
Reconstitute with H20. Mix gently, wash the sides of the vial and wait 30-60 seconds before use.
TITER
For intra-cellular staining, use 5-10µl/1,000,000 cells. Wash twice with PBS/Azide before adding the appropriate amount of secondary fluorescent reagent.
CROSS REACTIVITY
Vimentin antibody will recognize most mammalian Vimentin except mouse and rat.
APPLICATIONS
Immunohistochemistry.
AVAILABLE CONJUGATES
This antibody is also available conjugated to Biotin and non conjugate form.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SDS
USAGE
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
