KIF2A belongs to the kinesin-like protein family, MCAK/KIF2 subfamily. It contains 1 kinesin-motor domain. KIF2A plus end-directed microtubule-dependent motor required for normal brain development. It may regulate microtubule dynamics during axonal growth. KIF2A is implicated in formation of bipolar mitotic spindles. It has microtubule depolymerization activity. Hela cells lacking KIF2A show asymmetric or monopolar mitotic spindles. Osteosarcoma cells (U2OS) lacking KIF2A or KIF2B show disorganised or monopolar mitotic spindles.Kinesins, such as KIF2, are microtubule-associated motor proteins. For background information on kinesins, see MIM 148760.1) Jang, C.Y., (2008) J. Cell Biol. 181 (2), 255-267.
Immunogen
Antibody produced in rabbits immunized with a synthetic peptide corresponding a region of human KIF2A.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAWB
KIF2A antibody can be used for detection of KIF2A by ELISA at 1:62500. KIF2A antibody can be used for detection of KIF2A by western blot at 1 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.
Antibody used in WB on Human HepG2 at 0.2-1 ug/ml.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1211 - HepG2 Cell Lysate
Application Notes
KIF2A antibody can be used for detection of KIF2A by ELISA at 1:62500. KIF2A antibody can be used for detection of KIF2A by western blot at 1 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short periods of storage (days) store at 4˚C. For longer periods of storage, store KIF2A antibody at -20˚C. As with any antibody avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
Antibody is lyophilized in PBS buffer with 2% sucrose. Add 50 μL of distilled water. Final antibody concentration is 1 mg/mL.