Specifically labels vinculin at cell-cell and cell-substrate contacts. Reacts strongly with human vinculin. Shows cross-reactivity with smooth muscle metavinculin.
Immunogen
purified human vinculin from uterus.
Application
Monoclonal Anti-Vinculin-FITC antibody is suitable for immunofluorescence staining of fibroblasts cells to study the effects of nanofiber spatial organization on cell behaviors. It is also suitable for direct immunofluorescence at a dilution of 1:50 using methanol/acetone fixed cultured bovine MDBK cells.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Vinculin is a cytoskeletal protein with molecular mass of ~116 kDa. Vinculin is closely associated with adhesive membrane areas, such as focal contacts, podosomes, or intercellular junctions of the zonula adherens type. It acts as a mediator in interactions of integrins and the actin cytoskeleton. It forms a bridge between integrins, receptors for ECM molecules on the cell surface and the F-actin cytoskeleton. It is associated with talin and α-actinin which directly connects with integrins. It has ability to bind α-catenin as well as the vasodilator stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) in focal contact assembly.
Physical form
Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 1% bovine serum albumin and 15 mM sodium azide.
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