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KIF2A Polyclonal Antibody
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Product Details
PA3-16833
Applications
Tested Dilution
Publications
Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Human,
Mammal,
Mouse,
Pig,
Rat
Published species
Human
Host/Isotype
Rabbit
/ IgG
Class
Polyclonal
Type
Antibody
Immunogen
A recombinant segment of the N-terminal domain of human Kif2a.
Conjugate
Form
Liquid
Concentration
Conc. Not Determined
Storage buffer
whole serum
Contains
no preservative
Storage conditions
-20°C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
RRID
Target Information
KIF2A, a gene encoding the kinesin family member 2A protein, plays a pivotal role in neuronal development and function. This gene is part of the kinesin-13 subfamily, characterized by its unique ability to depolymerize microtubules, which are essential components of the cytoskeleton responsible for maintaining cell shape, enabling motility, and facilitating intracellular transport. KIF2A is particularly significant in neural settings, where it regulates microtubule dynamics crucial for neuronal migration and dendritic development. Dysfunctional KIF2A, due to mutations, has been linked to early-onset neurodegenerative diseases such as progressive microcephaly and mental disabilities due to impaired microtubule regulation, reflecting its foundational role in correct brain development and architecture. Additionally, KIF2A is involved in spindle assembly and chromosome segregation during cell division, further cementing its importance in both neurodevelopment and general cellular functions.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: hK2; kif2a {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:O00139}; kinesin family member 2A; kinesin heavy chain family, member 2; kinesin heavy chain member 2; kinesin heavy chain member 2A; Kinesin, heavy chain, 2; Kinesin-2; Kinesin-like protein KIF2A; unnamed protein product
Gene Aliases: C530030B14Rik; CDCBM3; HK2; KIF2; KIF2A; KNS2; M-kinesin
UniProt ID: (Human) O00139, (Mouse) P28740
Entrez Gene ID: (Pig) 100625826, (Human) 3796, (Rat) 84391, (Mouse) 16563
mitotic sister chromatid segregation
microtubule cytoskeleton organization
microtubule-based movement
microtubule depolymerization
mitotic spindle organization
nervous system development
cell differentiation
regulation of cell migration
cell division
mitotic spindle assembly
metabolic process
cell cycle
mitotic nuclear division
multicellular organism development
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