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MARCOL antibody detects Myristoylated alanine-rich C kinase substrate-like protein, encoded by the MARCOL gene (also known as MARCKSL1) on chromosome 1p34.1. MARCOL antibody is widely used in research on cytoskeletal regulation, cell motility, and neuronal development. MARCOL is a member of the MARCKS protein family, which act as substrates for protein kinase C (PKC) and regulate actin cytoskeleton remodeling. Expression is high in developing neurons, lung, and smooth muscle, where MARCOL supports growth cone guidance, cell migration, and differentiation.
Structurally, MARCOL is a ~21 kDa protein containing a myristoylation site for membrane attachment and basic effector domains that bind actin and calmodulin. It is regulated by PKC-mediated phosphorylation, which alters its association with membranes and the actin cytoskeleton. Alternative isoforms exist, reflecting tissue-specific expression and regulation.
Functionally, MARCOL regulates actin filament dynamics and cellular motility. It modulates growth cone morphology in neurons, influencing axonal guidance and synapse formation. In non-neuronal tissues, MARCOL contributes to smooth muscle contractility and epithelial migration. Dysregulation of MARCOL disrupts cytoskeletal dynamics and signaling pathways. Researchers use MARCOL antibody to study PKC signaling, actin remodeling, and neuronal development.
Clinically, MARCOL is linked to cancer and neurological disorders. Overexpression is associated with tumor invasion and metastasis due to enhanced motility. In the nervous system, MARCOL dysregulation has been implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy. Its PKC responsiveness makes MARCOL a marker for signal transduction activity in multiple disease contexts. NSJ Bioreagents provides MARCOL antibody to support research in cytoskeletal biology, neuroscience, and oncology.
Experimentally, MARCOL antibody is applied in western blotting to detect the ~21 kDa protein, in immunofluorescence microscopy to visualize actin interactions, and in immunohistochemistry to evaluate tissue distribution. Co-immunoprecipitation with MARCOL antibody identifies PKC and actin-binding partners.
Optimal dilution of the MARCOL antibody should be determined by the researcher.
A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human MARCOL was used as the immunogen for the MARCOL antibody.
After reconstitution, the MARCOL antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
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