Emerin is a member of the nuclear lamina associated protein family. It is ubiquitously expressed and localized to the nuclear membrane in normal cells. Mutations of the gene that encodes emerin result in the X-linked recessive disease Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD), which is characterized by slowly progressing contractures, skeletal muscle wasting and cardiomyopathy. Reportedly, lack of Emerin expression is one cause of EDMD. Emerin is involved in the association of the nuclear membrane with the lamina, and is localized specifically to desmosomes and fasciae adherents in the heart. Identification of nuclear membrane irregularities with anti-emerin antibody has been reported useful in diagnosing papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
A portion of amino acids 56-167 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the Emerin antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
Titering of the Emerin antibody may be required for optimal performance.
Uniprot
P50402
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the Emerin antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
WB, IF, IHC-P
Description
Western blot: 0.5-2ug/ml,Immunofluorescence: 1-3ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT