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.Goedert M.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 85:4051-4055(1988).Goedert M.,EMBO J. 8:393-399(1989).Lee G.,Neuron 2:1615-1624(1989).
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Synthesized non-phosphopeptide derived from Human Tau around the phosphorylation site of serine 717/400 (V-V-S(p)-G-D).
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
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/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.
Goedert M.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 85:4051-4055(1988). Goedert M.,EMBO J. 8:393-399(1989). Lee G.,Neuron 2:1615-1624(1989).
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous levels 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
Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Form
Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Purity
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.