Anti-MUC4 Antibody Picoband®

About this product

Boster Bio Anti-MUC4 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01652-2. Tested in ELISA, Flow Cytometry, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.

Specifications

Catalog number

A01652-2

Size / count

100 µg/Vial

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

Mucin 4, also known as MUC4, is a mucin protein that in humans is encoded by the MUC4 gene. Like other mucins, Mucin 4 is a high-molecular weight glycoprotein. It is mapped to 3q29. In normal functioning, Mucin 4 is known to play anti-adhesive roles in the body, such as in lubricating the reproductive lining. It is found in the respiratory tract, particularly in the trachea and lung and the digestive tract, in the esophagus and colon, as well as in the visual and auditory systems. Mucin 4 serves to protect and lubricate the epithelium, which facilitates transport and traps foreign particles. It is found to be overexpressed during the luteal phase of menstruation. Mucin 4 may also have a role in fetal morphogenic development.

Synonyms

Protein scribble homolog; Scribble; hScrib; Protein LAP4; SCRIB; CRIB1; KIAA0147; LAP4; SCRB1; VARTUL

Gene Name

MUC4

Gene ID

4585

UniProt

Q99102

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Cross Reactivity

No cross-reactivity with other proteins.

Immunogen

E.coli-derived human MUC4 recombinant protein (Position: Q1250-D1444) .

Clonality

Polyclonal

Tissue Specificity

Expressed in kidney, skeletal muscles, liver, lung, breast, intestine, placenta and skin mainly in epithelial cells (at protein level) .

Applications

WB, Flow Cytometry, ELISA

Field of Research

Microbiology

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified.

Concentration

Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/ml.

Form

Lyophilized

Reconstitution

Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/ml.

Function

Scaffold protein involved in different aspects of polarized cells differentiation regulating epithelial and neuronal morphogenesis. Most probably functions in the establishment of apico-basal cell polarity. May function in cell proliferation regulating progression from G1 to S phase and as a positive regulator of apoptosis for instance during acinar morphogenesis of the mammary epithelium. May also function in cell migration and adhesion and hence regulate cell invasion through MAPK signaling. May play a role in exocytosis and in the targeting synaptic vesicles to synapses. Functions as an activator of Rac GTPase activity.

References & Citations

1. Porchet N, Nguyen VC, Dufosse J, Audie JP, Guyonnet-Duperat V, Gross MS, Denis C, Degand P, Bernheim A, Aubert JP (May 1991) . Molecular cloning and chromosomal localization of a novel human tracheo-bronchial mucin cDNA containing tandemly repeated sequences of 48 base pairs. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 175 (2) : 414–22. 2. Chang CY, Chang HW, Chen CM, Lin CY, Chen CP, Lai CH, Lin WY, Liu HP, Sheu JJ, Tsai FJ (2011) . MUC4 gene polymorphisms associate with endometriosis development and endometriosis-related infertility. BMC Med 9: 19. 3. Carraway KL, Perez A, Idris N, et al. (2003) . MUC4/sialomucin complex, the intramembrane ErbB2 ligand, in cancer and epithelia: to protect and to survive.. Prog. Nucleic Acid Res. Mol. Biol. 71: 149–85.

Storage Conditions

At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Calculated Molecular Weight

50514 MW

Observed Molecular Weight

170 kDa

Applications Notes

6

Gene Name Synonym

Scribbled planar cell polarity protein

Subcellular Location

Cell membrane.

Protein Name

Carboxypeptidase M

Isotype

Rabbit IgG

Contents

Each vial contains 4 mg Trehalose, 0.9 mg NaCl, 0.2 mg Na2HPO4.