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Description
Intermediate filaments (IF) are a subset of cytoskeletal proteins which function to give overall structural integrity to the plasma membrane as well as organize cells into specific tissues. IF proteins can be divided into six major types based upon the similarity in sequence. Desmin belongs to the type III category of IF proteins which are predominantly expressed in muscle cells including cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle. Furthermore, the expression of desmin is regulated in a stage and tissue-specific manner, since it is induced during terminal differentiation of skeletal muscle cells. In skeletal cardiac muscle cells, desmin is localized in the Z-disk region and at the intercalated disk and acts to stabilize sarcomeres in stimulated muscle. Desmin migrates in SDS/PAGE as a 53 kDa protein.
Specifications
Specifications
| Antigen | Anti-Desmin |
| Applications | Western Blot |
| Classification | Monoclonal |
| Clone | RD301 |
| Concentration | 0.5mg/mL |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Formulation | Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide. |
| Host Species | Mouse |
| Immunogen | Purified desmin from chicken gizzard |
| Purification Method | Affinity Purified |
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