The WDPCP Polyclonal Antibody (PAC054106) is a essential tool for researchers studying WDPCP, a protein involved in ciliary function and development. This antibody, produced in rabbits, exhibits high specificity for human samples and has been validated for use in Western blot applications. It binds specifically to the WDPCP protein, allowing for precise detection and analysis in a variety of cell types, making it ideal for investigations in the fields of cell biology and developmental biology.WDPCP is a key player in cilia assembly and function, crucial for cellular processes such as signal transduction and motility. Dysfunction of WDPCP has been linked to various developmental disorders and ciliopathies, highlighting its importance in normal development and homeostasis.
Studying WDPCP can provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying cilia-related diseases and potential therapeutic targets for these conditions.Overall, the WDPCP Polyclonal Antibody is a valuable resource for researchers aiming to unravel the complexities of ciliary biology and the role of WDPCP in cellular function and development. Its high specificity and reliability make it a dependable tool for furthering scientific understanding in this important area of research.
Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded human brain tissue using PACO54106 at dilution of 1:100.
Immunofluorescence staining of MCF-7 cells with PACO54106 at 1:166, counter-stained with DAPI. The cells were fixed in 4% formaldehyde, permeabilized using 0.2% Triton X-100 and blocked in 10% normal Goat Serum. The cells were then incubated with the antibody overnight at 4°C. The secondary antibody was Alexa Fluor 488-congugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG(H+L).
Background:
Probable effector of the planar cell polarity signaling pathway which regulates the septin cytoskeleton in both ciliogenesis and collective cell movements. Together with FUZ and WDPCP proposed to function as core component of the CPLANE (ciliogenesis and planar polarity effectors) complex involved in the recruitment of peripheral IFT-A proteins to basal bodies (By similarity).
Synonyms:
WD repeat-containing and planar cell polarity effector protein fritz homolog (hFRTZ) (Bardet-Biedl syndrome 15 protein) (WD repeat-containing and planar cell polarity effector protein), WDPCP, BBS15 C2orf86 FRITZ
UniProt Protein Function:
LOC51057: Probable effector of the planar cell polarity signaling pathway which regulates the septin cytoskeleton in both ciliogenesis and collective cell movements. Defects in WDPCP are the cause of Bardet-Biedl syndrome type 15 (BBS15). Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a genetically heterogeneous, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by usually severe pigmentary retinopathy, early onset obesity, polydactyly, hypogenitalism, renal malformation and mental retardation. Secondary features include diabetes mellitus, hypertension and congenital heart disease. Bardet-Biedl syndrome inheritance is autosomal recessive, but three mutated alleles (two at one locus, and a third at a second locus) may be required for clinical manifestation of some forms of the disease. Mutations in WDPCP may act as modifiers of the phenotypic expression of Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Meckel syndrome by interacting in trans with primary BBS and MKS loci. Belongs to the WD repeat fritz family. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2p15Cellular Component: apical plasma membrane; axoneme; cell cortex; plasma membraneBiological Process: regulation of protein localization; septin cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; shape changes of embryonic cellsDisease: Bardet-biedl Syndrome 15; Congenital Heart Defects, Hamartomas Of Tongue, And Polysyndactyly
UniProt Protein Details:
NCBI Summary:
This gene encodes a cytoplasmic WD40 repeat protein. A similar gene in frogs encodes a planar cell polarity protein that plays a critical role in collective cell movement and ciliogenesis by mediating septin localization. Mutations in this gene are associated with Bardet-Biedl syndrome 15 and may also play a role in Meckel-Gruber syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2014]
