Synthetic peptide surrounding Lys450 of human shootin1.
The differentiation process of neurons can be divided into five stages, each stage characterized by morphological changes observed in the developing cells. In stage 1, the cells extend lamellipodia and in stage 2 their lamellipodia develop into immature neurites. In stage 3 one neurite elongates rapidly to form an axon and in stage 4 the remaining immature neuritis elongate to form dendrites. In stage 5 synaptic contacts are formed and a neuronal network is established (1). Shootin1 is involved in generating internal asymmetric signals required for neuronal during stages 2 and 3. The extension of an axon requires considerable reorganization of the cytoskeleton mediated by PI3K/Akt and PI3K/Cdc42 signaling (1). Shootin1 is involved in regulating the subcellular localization of PI3 kinase. Furthermore, shootin1 is upregulated during polarization and accumulates asymmetrically in a single neurite that consequently elongates rapidly to form an axon (2). Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000, incubate membrane with diluted antibody in TBS, 5% BSA, 0.1% Tween-20 at 4C with gentle shaking, overnight. Immunoprecipitation: 1:100 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
