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L-Plastin Antibody / Leukocyte Cytoskeletal Marker Antibody recognizes L-plastin, also known as lymphocyte cytosolic protein 1 (LCP1), a calcium-regulated actin-bundling protein predominantly expressed in hematopoietic cells. L-plastin belongs to the plastin family of actin-binding proteins and plays critical roles in cytoskeletal organization, cell adhesion, migration, and immune cell activation. Through stabilization and cross-linking of filamentous actin, L-plastin enables leukocytes to undergo rapid shape changes required for chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and interactions with other immune cells. This L-Plastin antibody provides highly specific detection of L-plastin in multiple applications.
L-plastin is expressed in a wide range of leukocyte populations, including T lymphocytes, B cells, macrophages, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells. Because of its restricted expression pattern, L-plastin has become an important marker of hematopoietic cells and inflammatory infiltrates. Phosphorylation and calcium-dependent regulation of L-plastin influence integrin activation, cell motility, and cytoskeletal remodeling. These functions are essential for immune surveillance, antigen presentation, tissue repair, and host defense against infectious agents.
Beyond its physiological roles in immunity, aberrant L-plastin expression has been reported in numerous malignancies. Elevated expression has been observed in colorectal, breast, prostate, ovarian, and hematologic cancers, where L-plastin promotes cell migration, invasion, and metastatic potential. Tumor cells frequently exploit L-plastin-mediated actin remodeling to enhance motility and adapt to the tumor microenvironment. Increased L-plastin expression has also been associated with poor prognosis and aggressive disease in several cancer types, making it a biomarker of considerable interest in oncology research.
L-plastin participates in signaling pathways involving integrins, Src family kinases, and calcium-dependent processes that coordinate cytoskeletal dynamics. These pathways regulate leukocyte activation and trafficking while also contributing to tumor cell invasion and inflammatory responses. Crosstalk between L-plastin and actin-associated proteins allows cells to rapidly reorganize their cytoskeleton in response to extracellular stimuli. Consequently, L-plastin has emerged as an important mediator of both normal immune function and disease progression.
L-Plastin Antibody / Leukocyte Cytoskeletal Marker Antibody is useful for studies of leukocyte biology, innate and adaptive immunity, inflammation, hematopoiesis, cell migration, and cancer metastasis. This antibody provides a valuable tool for identifying immune cell populations and investigating the molecular mechanisms that regulate cytoskeletal remodeling and cellular motility.
Learn more about markers involved in leukocyte biology, inflammation, and immune cell signaling in our Immunology Antibodies category.
Optimal dilution of the L-Plastin Antibody / Leukocyte Cytoskeletal Marker Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Amino acids M1-K444 from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the L-Plastin antibody.
After reconstitution, the L-Plastin antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
L-Plastin antibody, LCP1 antibody, Lymphocyte Cytosolic Protein 1 antibody, Plastin 2 antibody, PLS2 antibody, Leukocyte Actin-Bundling Protein antibody, Fimbrin-L antibody
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