Dynactin is a multisubunit complex that functions as a binding partner for the Dynein microtubule motor. Dynactin-Dynein binding may be required for most, if not all, cytoplasmic Dynein-driven activities and is thought to contribute to the functional diversity of Dynein. Dynactin 2, also known as DCTN2, Dynamitin or DCTN50, is a peripheral membrane protein that is one of many subunits in the Dynactin complex. Like other Dynactin subunits, Dynactin 2 mediates Dynein-organelle binding and helps to regulate chromosome alignment during prometaphase and spindle organization during mitosis. Overexpression of Dynactin 2 disrupts the Dynactin-Dynein complex, thus inhibiting retrograde axonal transport and causing motor neuron degeneration. Additionally, overexpression of Dynactin 2 may disrupt the cell cycle and lead to osteosarcoma, suggesting a possible role for Dynactin 2 in carcinogenesis.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPIFELISA
recommended for detection of Dynactin 2 of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, canine, bovine and porcine
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
epitope corresponding to amino acids 102-401 mapping at the C-terminus of Dynactin 2 of human origin
Tissue Specificity
epitope corresponding to amino acids 102-401 mapping at the C-terminus of Dynactin 2 of human origin
Application
Application
Western blot analysis of Dynactin 2 expression in MCF7 (A), HeLa (B) and K-562 (C) whole cell lysates and mouse brain tissue extract (D).
Application Notes
recommended for detection of Dynactin 2 of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, canine, bovine and porcine
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short-term storage, store at 4° C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.