SKA3 Antibody: Upon entry into mitosis, the cell's microtubule (MT) network forms the mitotic spindle, allowing the segregation of paired chromosomes. Proteinaceous structures on centromeric chromatin termed kinetochores (KT) are essential for the proper attachment of the chromosomes to the spindle MTs. A recently discovered spindle and kinetochore complex, comprised of proteins SKA1, SKA2, and SKA3, has been found to be required for stable KT-MT interactions and timely anaphase onset. Like with SKA1 or SKA2, depletion of SKA3 by siRNA delays anaphase transition, resulting in a prolonged a metaphase-like state. These SKA3-depleted cells accumulate high levels of the checkpoint protein Bub1 at kinetochores, suggesting the SKA complex plays a key role in spindle checkpoint silencing and the maintenance of chromosome cohesion in mitosis.1) Cleveland DW, Mao Y, and Sullivan KF. Centromeres and kinetochores: from epigenetics to mitotic checkpoint signaling. Cell2003; 112:407-21.
Immunogen
SKA3 antibody was raised against a 13 amino acid synthetic peptide from near the carboxy terminus of human SKA3. The immunogen is located within amino acids 290 - 340 of SKA3.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAWB
SKA3 antibody can be used for detection of SKA3 by Western blot at 0.5 - 1 μg/mL.
Western blot analysis of SKA3 in human testis tissue lysate with SKA3 antibody at (A) 0.5 and (B) 1 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1313 - Human Testis Tissue Lysate
Application Notes
SKA3 antibody can be used for detection of SKA3 by Western blot at 0.5 - 1 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
SKA3 antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
SKA3 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.