Product DescriptionRabbit anti-Mitofusin 2 Polyclonal Antibody (Unconjugated), suitable for WB.
Application(s)WB
Application DetailsWestern Blotting (WB). A concentration of 0.1-0.5 µg/mL is recommended for WB. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end use
TargetMitofusin 2
SpecificityThe specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by WB.
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Rat
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionE.coli-derived recombinant protein corresponding to C-terminal region (601-757aa) from human Mitofusin-2.
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsStore lyophilized antibody at 2-8°C. After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C for a higher stability. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Scientific BackgroundMitochondrial outer membrane GTPase that mediates mitochondrial clustering and fusion (PubMed:11181170, PubMed:11950885, PubMed:28114303). Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles, and their morphology is determined by the equilibrium between mitochondrial fusion and fission events (PubMed:28114303). Overexpression induces the formation of mitochondrial networks (PubMed:28114303). Membrane clustering requires GTPase activity and may involve a major rearrangement of the coiled coil domains (Probable). Plays a central role in mitochondrial metabolism and may be associated with obesity and/or apoptosis processes (By similarity). Plays an important role in the regulation of vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation (By similarity). Involved in the clearance of damaged mitochondria via selective autophagy (mitophagy) (PubMed:23620051). Is required for PRKN recruitment to dysfunctional mitochondria (PubMed:23620051). Involved in the control of unfolded protein response (UPR) upon ER stress including activation of apoptosis and autophagy during ER stress (By similarity). Acts as an upstream regulator of EIF2AK3 and suppresses EIF2AK3 activation under basal conditions (By similarity). Reference: uniprot.org
Detection of Mitofusin-2 protein by Western Blotting. A specific Mitofusin-2 band at 86 kDa is observed in HELA cell lysate (A), A549 cell lysate (B), rat brain (C), rat heart (D), rat kidney (E), mouse brain (F), mouse heart (G), mouse kidney (H), mouse small intestine (I) and mouse NIH3T3 cell lysate (J). Samples were loaded at 50 µg total protein per lane. SDS-PAGE: denatured and reduced; Transfer Membrane: nitrocellulose; Blocking: 5% skim milk in TBS, 1.5 hours at RT; Primary antibody: overnight at 4°C (0.5 µg/mL); Secondary antibody: anti-rabbit-HRP (1/10,000) 1.5 hours at RT; Detection: Chemiluminiscence.