Tubulin, beta 3 (Tubulin beta III, Tubulin beta 3 Chain, TUBB 3, TUBB3, Neuron Specific beta III Tubulin, beta-4, MC1R, Tubulin beta 4, TUBB 4, TUBB4)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Tubulin

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in 10mM HEPES, pH 7.5, 150mM sodium chloride, 0.01% BSA, 50% glycerol.

Synthetic peptide corresponding to Tubulin Beta 3.

Tubulin is the major constituent of microtubules, existing as a heterodimer of the α and β subunits. The beta III isoform of tubulin is found almost exclusively in neuronal processes of adult tissues and is therefore an excellent marker for neurons. Neuron specific, posttranslational modifications within the C-terminal domain of beta III tubulin have been shown to be developmentally regulated suggesting that they may serve to modulate the interaction of tubulin with microtubule associated proteins (Lee et al., 1990). Additionally, beta III tubulin has been found to be highly expressed in cancer cells such as small cell lung cancer, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and adenocarcinomas and is correlated with an increasing histological degree of malignancy (Katsetos et al., 2003)

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Western Blot: 1:10, 000
Immunohistochemistry: 1:1000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.