Description

Lamins are structural protein components of the nuclear lamina, a protein network underlying the inner nuclear membrane that determines nuclear shape and size. There are three types of lamins, A,B and C. The lamin A/C (LMNA) gene contains 12 exons. Alternative splicing within exon 10 gives rise to two different mRNAs that code for pre-lamin A and lamin C. Lamin A/C mapped to 1q21.2-q21.3 and mutations in this gene cause a variety of human diseases including Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. Lamin A/C deficiency is thus associated with both defective nuclear mechanics and impaired mechanically activated gene transcription.

Catalog Number

IW-PA1103

Quantity

9 ml

Host

Rabbit

Clone

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminal of human Lamin A/C, identical to the related rat and mouse sequence.

Purity

Immunogen affinity purified

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Species Reactivity

Human, mouse, rat. Not tested in other species.

Positive Control

Human mammary cancer

Cellular Localization

Cytoplasmic

Form

Ready to use solution. No further dilution needed. Serum blocking step should be omitted.

Storage

Store at 2-8 °C. Do not freeze.

Applications

IHC-P: Heat induced epitope retrieval is required on formalin fixed paraffin sections.

IHC-Fr: Not tested.

ICC: Not tested.

Limitations

This product is intended for Research Use Only. Interpretation of the test results is solely the responsibility of the user.

Precautions

Users should follow general laboratory precautions when handling this product. Wear personal protective equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes.

References

1.    Lin, F.; Worman, H. J. : Structural organization of the human gene encoding nuclear lamin A and nuclear lamin C. J. Biol. Chem. 268: 16321-16326, 1993.

2.    Wydner, K. L.; McNeil, J. A.; Lin, F.; Worman, H. J.; Lawrence, J. B. : Chromosomal assignment of human nuclear envelope protein genes LMNA, LMNB1, and LBR by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Genomics 32: 474-478, 1996.

3.    Lammerding, J.; Schulze, P. C.; Takahashi, T.; Kozlov, S.; Sullivan, T.; Kamm, R. D.; Stewart, C. L.; Lee, R. T. : Lamin A/C deficiency causes defective nuclear mechanics and mechanotransduction. J. Clin. Invest. 113: 370-378, 2004.

Images

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin-embedded human mammary cancer using Lamin A-C antibody showing cytoplasmic staining.