AP2A2 Antibody

Size

100ul

Clone Number

Aliases

100 kDa coated vesicle protein C antibody; Adaptor protein complex AP-2 subunit alpha-2 antibody; Adaptor-related protein complex 2 subunit alpha-2 antibody; Alpha-adaptin C antibody; Alpha2-adaptin antibody; AP-2 complex subunit alpha-2 antibody; Ap2a2 antibody; AP2A2_HUMAN antibody; Clathrin assembly protein complex 2 alpha-C large chain antibody; HIP-9 antibody; Huntingtin yeast partner J antibody; Huntingtin-interacting protein 9 antibody; Huntingtin-interacting protein J antibody; Plasma membrane adaptor HA2/AP2 adaptin alpha C subunit antibody

Immunogen Species

Homo sapiens (Human)

UniProt ID

O94973

Immunogen

Recombinant Human AP-2 complex subunit alpha-2 protein (590-939AA)

Raised in

Rabbit

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Tested Applications

ELISA, WB, IHC; Recommended dilution: WB:1:1000-1:5000, IHC:1:20-1:200

Background

Component of the adaptor protein complex 2 (AP-2). Adaptor protein complexes function in protein transport via transport vesicles in different membrane traffic pathways. Adaptor protein complexes are vesicle coat components and appear to be involved in cargo selection and vesicle formation. AP-2 is involved in clathrin-dependent endocytosis in which cargo proteins are incorporated into vesicles surrounded by clathrin (clathrin-coated vesicles, CCVs) which are destined for fusion with the early endosome. The clathrin lattice serves as a mechanical scaffold but is itself unable to bind directly to membrane components. Clathrin-associated adaptor protein (AP) complexes which can bind directly to both the clathrin lattice and to the lipid and protein components of membranes are considered to be the major clathrin adaptors contributing the CCV formation. AP-2 also serves as a cargo receptor to selectively sort the membrane proteins involved in receptor-mediated endocytosis. AP-2 seems to play a role in the recycling of synaptic vesicle membranes from the presynaptic surface. AP-2 recognizes Y-X-X-[FILMV] (Y-X-X-Phi) and [ED]-X-X-X-L-[LI] endocytosis signal motifs within the cytosolic tails of transmembrane cargo molecules. AP-2 may also play a role in maintaining normal post-endocytic trafficking through the ARF6-regulated, non-clathrin pathway. The AP-2 alpha subunit binds polyphosphoinositide-containing lipids, positioning AP-2 on the membrane. The AP-2 alpha subunit acts via its C-terminal appendage domain as a scaffolding platform for endocytic accessory proteins. The AP-2 alpha and AP-2 sigma subunits are thought to contribute to the recognition of the [ED]-X-X-X-L-[LI] motif (By similarity).

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Purification Method

Antigen Affinity Purified

Conjugate

Non-conjugated

Buffer

PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.

Form

Liquid

Stroage

Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.

Target Names

AP2A2

Research Areas

Others