General Notes
This product (Catalog No. DPABH-25980) is a rabbit-derived polyclonal antibody raised against human EPB41L4B, targeting the amino acid region 550–700 of the protein. It has been affinity purified by Protein A. The 4.1 proteins, encoded by the EPB41 (erythrocyte protein band 4.1) genes, are components of the cortical cytoskeleton underlying the cell membrane. The family of 4.1 proteins consists of the eponymous 4.1R protein first identified in erythrocytes (gene: EPB41), 4.1N (EPB41L1), 4.1G (EPB41L2), 4.1B (EPB41L3) as well as the less closely related members NBL4 (EPB41L4A), EHM2 (EPB41L4B) and EPB41L5 (EPB41L5). EHM2 is conspicuous in tumor cells with high migratory potential, such as metastatic melanoma and fibrosarcoma cells. In prostate cancer, EHM2 has been reported to be overexpressed and to diminish adhesion of prostate cancer cells to collagen. (PMID: 20860828).
DPABH-25980 is suitable for use in Western blot (WB) (1:1,000–1:5,000) application.
DPABH-25980 is supplied as a liquid formulation in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol, pH 7.3. For long-term storage, keep at −20 °C. For short-term use, store at 2–8 °C. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles to maintain antibody integrity and performance.