BD, 610068, Purified Mouse Anti-Annexin II 5/Annexin II

Annexin II (p36), originally discovered as a substrate for the src oncogene, is one of the most studied members of the annexin family of calcium-dependent phospholipid-binding proteins. It exists in cells as either a monomer or a heterotetramer complexed with p11, an S100-related protein. In vitro, it has been found that unphosphorylated annexin II is capable of causing aggregation of chromaffin granules, and, upon phosphorylation, induces fusion of the granules' membranes. A similiar phenomenon may occur in the final steps of exocytosis after cytoplasmic annexin translocates to the subplasmalemmal region and is phosphorylated by protein kinase C. However, other studies refute annexin II's involvement in exocytosis, and a conclusive role for annexin II in membrane trafficking remains debated.

The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. Store undiluted at -20°C.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
3. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
4. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.