Cortactin, mapped to 11q13.3, is a multidomain protein. This gene is overexpressed in breast cancer and squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. The encoded protein is localized in the cytoplasm and in areas of the cell-substratum contacts. This gene has two roles: (1) regulating the interactions between components of adherens-type junctions and (2) organizing the cytoskeleton and cell adhesion structures of epithelia and carcinoma cells. During apoptosis, the encoded protein is degraded in a caspase-dependent manner. The aberrant regulation of this gene contributes to tumor cell invasion and metastasis. Three splice variants that encode different isoforms have been identified for this gene.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids 1-105 from the human protein were used as the immunogen for this Cortactin antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasm, plasma membrane
Uniprot
Q14247
Format
Purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the Cortactin antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.