Description
General description
Reelin (UniProt: P78509; also known as RELN) is encoded by the RELN gene (Gene ID: 5649) in human. Reelin is a large extracellular matrix glycoprotein with serine protease activity. It is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-25) that is subsequently cleaved off to produce the mature form that contains 8 EGF-like domains. Its Reelin domain is located in amino acids 26-190. Reelin plays a role in brain development and layering of neurons in the cerebral cortex and cerebellum. It is abundantly produced during brain ontogenesis by the Cajal-Retzius cells and other neurons located in the telencephalic marginal zone and by granule cells of the external granular layer of the cerebellum. In the adult brain it is preferentially expressed in GABAergic interneurons of prefrontal cortices, temporal cortex, hippocampus and glutamatergic granule cells of cerebellum. It is also expressed in the retina, liver, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, fallopian tube, and breast tissue. Reelin is shown to regulate the positioning of neurons and participates in neurotransmission and memory formation. It also regulates microtubule function in neurons and neuronal migration and affects migration of sympathetic preganglionic neurons in the spinal cord, where it seems to act as a barrier to neuronal migration. Reelin participates in canonical signaling via binding to VLDL receptor and apolipoprotein E receptor 2 and induces tyrosine phosphorylation of the adaptor protein disabled 1 (Dab1) by Src kinases. Phosphorylated Dab1 in-turn activates downstream signaling, including the PI3-kinase-dependent pathways. Mutations in RELN gene have been linked to familial temporal lobe epilepsy and Lissencephaly that is associated with ataxia, mental retardation, and seizures. This ZooMAb® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Mikulska-Ruminska, K., et al. (2019). Sci. Rep. 9; 18974; Dlugosz, P. and Nimpf, J. (2018). J. Mol. Sci. 19(10); E3090).
Immunogen
KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 17 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human Reelin.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Clone 12C10 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects Reelin. It targets an epitope within 17 amino acids from the C-terminal region.
Preparation Note
0.5 mg/mL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.
Stable for 1 year at -10°C to -25°C from date of receipt. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.
Legal Information
ZooMAb is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
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