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Anti-Mena Antibody, clone A351F7D9

clone A351F7D9, from mouse

Synonym(s):

enabled homolog (Drosophila), Protein enabled homolog, Mammalian enabled

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

A351F7D9, monoclonal

species reactivity

human, mouse, rat

technique(s)

immunohistochemistry: suitable
western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG2bκ

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... ENAH(55740)

General description

Mammalian Enabled (Mena) is a protein belonging to ENA/VASP family, a group of proteins that are actin-associated and implicated in a variety cell processes. Specifically, Mena is involved in cell polarity, cell motility, cytoskeleton remodeling, filopodial, and lamellipodial dynamics within migrating cells. Three forms of Mena are expressed in embryonic head tissues and are identified based on molecular weight (140 kDa, 88 kDa, and 80 kDa). In adult wild-type tissues, Mena has been isolated in brain, testis, ovary, and fat in the 80 kDa form. Studies show the 140 kDa form is expressed only in adult brains while the 88 kDa form decreases to undetectable levels by E16, (Lanier, 1999). Mena contains 4 domains of interest; the Ena/VASP homologue 1 (EVH1) domain, an EVH2 domain, a proline-rich domain, and an Arg/Leu/Glu-risch region. Expression of Mena has been observed in the myoepithelia of breast, bronchial glands, parotid, and sweat glands. Mena has also been observed in the epithelium of mouse mucosal tissues: colon-rectum, endometrium, pancreas acinar ductal, placenta vascular media, and prostate fibromuscular stroma. Most breast cancer cell lines, along with lesions from primary breast tumor, demonstrate overexpression of Mena.

Specificity

The antibody recognizes Mena and Mena alternate form (+ exon).

Immunogen

Histidine-tagged recombinant protein corresponding to human Mena and an additional fragment of Mena +, comprising only the + exon

Application

Detect Mena using this Anti-Mena Antibody, clone A351F7D9 validated for use in WB, IH.
Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A previous lot was used by an independent laboratory in IH, (Kwiatkowski, 2007).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A previous lot was used by an independent laboratory in IC, (Dent, 2007).
Research Category
Cell Structure

Signaling
Research Sub Category
Cytoskeletal Signaling

PI3K, Akt, & mTOR Signaling

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in rat hippocampus tissue lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected Mena in 10 µg of rat hippocampus tissue lysate.

Target description

~ 80 kDa observed MW. In brain tissues, a 140 kDa MW band is also expected to be observed.

Physical form

Format: Purified
Protein G
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG2bκ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Analysis Note

Control
Rat hippocampus tissue lysate

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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