Application DetailsThis antibody is recommended for WB, IHC and sandwich ELISA. For IHC, a concentration of 3 µg/mL is recommended. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetLIM domain kinase 1 (LIMK-1)
SpecificitySpecificity has been confirmed by WB and direct ELISA against the antigen. Human. Other species have not been tested.
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman
Antibody HostMouse
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
Clone Name1A8
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionPartial recombinant protein of human LIMK-1 (aa 548 to 648) with a GST tag.
Purity DescriptionProtein G purified immunoglobulin
FormatLyophilized from PBS pH 7.2
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsAfter reconstitution keep aliquots at -20°C for higher stability or at 2-8°C with an appropriate antibacterial agent. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for additional stability. Avoid repetitive freeze/thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
LIMK-1 belongs to a small subfamily of LIM proteins with a unique combination of 2 N-terminal LIM motifs and a C-terminal protein kinase domain. LIMK1 regulates actin filament dynamics. It phoshorylates and inactivates the actin binding/ depolymerising factor cofilin, consequently stabilising the actin cytoskeleton. It may also be involved in brain development. LIMK-1 localises to the cytoplasm and is highly expressed in both the adult and fetal nervous system. It is expressed to a lesser extent in heart and skeletal muscle. LIMK-1 hemizygosity is implicated in the impaired visuospatial constructive cognition of Williams syndrome.
Immunohistochemical detection of LIMK-1 in paraffin-embedded, formalin fixed human stomach. Mouse monoclonal antibody to LIMK-1 used at a concentration of 3 µg/mL.
Western blot detection of LIMK-1 in human hepatoblastoma cell lysate.