TMEM49 Antibody - BSA Free

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # NBP1-83971

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Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Predicted:

Mouse (97%), Rat (99%). Backed by our 100% Guarantee.

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Format

BSA Free
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Product Specifications

Immunogen

This antibody was developed against Recombinant Protein corresponding to amino acids: LYLGPHIASVTLAAYECNSVNFPEPPYPDQIICPDEEGTEGTISLWSIISKVRIEACMWGIGTAIGELPPYFMARAARLSGAEPDDEEYQEFEEMLEHAE

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Scientific Data Images for TMEM49 Antibody - BSA Free

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971] - Staining of human liver shows negative to very weak cytoplasmic positivity in hepatocytes.
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971] - Staining of human rectum shows moderate cytoplasmic positivity in glandular cells.
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971] - Staining of human testis shows strong cytoplasmic positivity in cells in seminiferous ducts.
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: TMEM49 Antibody [NBP1-83971] - Staining of human fallopian tube shows strong cytoplasmic positivity in glandular cells.

Applications for TMEM49 Antibody - BSA Free

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry

1:50 - 1:200

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:50 - 1:200
Application Notes
For IHC-Paraffin, HIER pH 6 retrieval is recommended.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Affinity purified

Formulation

PBS (pH 7.2) and 40% Glycerol

Format

BSA Free

Preservative

0.02% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: TMEM49

Transmembrane protein 49 (TMEM49), also known as vacuole membrane protein 1 (VMP1), is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-localized protein that plays an important role in autophagy and, specifically, autophagosome formation (1). TMEM49/VMP1 is synthesized as 406 amino acid (aa) transmembrane protein containing a VTT (VMP1-TMEM41b-TVP38) domain and with a theoretical molecular weight of 46 kDa (1,2). TMEM49 helps regulate ER contacts with membranes such as isolation membranes, mitochondria, endosomes, and lipid droplets (1). TMEM49/VMP1 deficiency leads to tighter ER contacts and, in the context of autophagy, results in failure of the autophagosome and lysosome to fuse and eventual disruption of autophagic flux (1).

TMEM49/VMP1 was first implicated in pancreatitis and its overexpression, together with KRAS oncogene activation, leads to development of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) (3). Aside from pancreatitis, TMEM49/VMP1 is also associated with a number of other pathologies including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and, potentially, neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) (1). It is suggested that TMEM49/VMP1 deficiency in neurons results in disrupted autophagy and protein aggregation, increased ER-membrane contacts, and dysfunctional mitochondrial homeostasis, all of which contribute to neurodegeneration (1).

References

1. Wang, P., Kou, D., & Le, W. (2020). Roles of VMP1 in Autophagy and ER-Membrane Contact: Potential Implications in Neurodegenerative Disorders. Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 13, 42. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnmol.2020.00042

2. Uniprot (Q96GC9)

3. Iovanna J. L. (2016). Autophagy Induced during Pancreatitis Promotes KRAS-Dependent Transformation in the Pancreas. Frontiers in oncology, 6, 226. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2016.00226

Alternate Names

DKFZp566I133, EPG3, TDC1, transmembrane protein 49TMEM49, vacuole membrane protein 1

Gene Symbol

VMP1

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This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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