Promotes microtubule assembly and stability, and might be involved in the establishment and maintenance of neuronal polarity. The C-terminus binds axonal microtubules while the N-terminus binds neural plasma membrane components, suggesting that tau functions as a linker protein between both. Axonal polarity is predetermined by tau localization (in the neuronal cell) in the domain of the cell body defined by the centrosome. The short isoforms allow plasticity of the cytoskeleton whereas the longer isoforms may preferentially play a role in its stabilization. del C Alonso A, et al. (2004) J Biol Chem; 279(33): 34873-81 Li G, Yin H, Kuret J (2004) J Biol Chem; 279(16): 15938-45 Giasson BI, et al. (2002) Biochemistry; 41(51): 15376-87 Liu F, et al. (2002) FEBS Lett; 530(1-3): 209 Taniguchi T, et al. (2001) J Biol Chem; 276(13): 10025-31
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Peptide sequence around aa.203~207 (P-G-T-P-G) derived from Human Tau.
Involvement In Disease
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD); Pick disease of the brain (PIDB); Progressive supranuclear palsy 1 (PSNP1); Parkinson-dementia syndrome (PARDE)
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
Promotes microtubule assembly and stability, and might be involved in the establishment and maintenance of neuronal polarity. The C-terminus binds axonal microtubules while the N-terminus binds neural plasma membrane components, suggesting that tau functions as a linker protein between both. Axonal polarity is predetermined by tau localization (in the neuronal cell) in the domain of the cell body defined by the centrosome. The short isoforms allow plasticity of the cytoskeleton whereas the longer isoforms may preferentially play a role in its stabilization.
del C Alonso A, et al. (2004) J Biol Chem; 279(33): 34873-81 Li G, Yin H, Kuret J (2004) J Biol Chem; 279(16): 15938-45 Giasson BI, et al. (2002) Biochemistry; 41(51): 15376-87 Liu F, et al. (2002) FEBS Lett; 530(1-3): 209 Taniguchi T, et al. (2001) J Biol Chem; 276(13): 10025-31
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous level of total Tau protein.
Promotes microtubule assembly and stability, and might be involved in the establishment and maintenance of neuronal polarity. The C-terminus binds axonal microtubules while the N-terminus binds neural plasma membrane components, suggesting that tau functions as a linker protein between both. Axonal polarity is predetermined by TAU/MAPT localization (in the neuronal cell) in the domain of the cell body defined by the centrosome. The short isoforms allow plasticity of the cytoskeleton whereas the longer isoforms may preferentially play a role in its stabilization.
Pathway
MAPK signaling pathway
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in neurons. Isoform PNS-tau is expressed in the peripheral nervous system while the others are expressed in the central nervous system.
Buffer
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Form
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Purity
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.