Application
| WB, FC, IHC-P, E |
|---|---|
| Primary Accession | O95140 |
| Other Accession | Q8R500, Q80U63 |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse |
| Predicted | Rat |
| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Isotype | Rabbit IgG |
| Calculated MW | 86402 Da |
| Antigen Region | 447-476 aa |
| Gene ID | 9927 |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Mitofusin-2, 365-, Transmembrane GTPase MFN2, MFN2, CPRP1, KIAA0214 |
| Target/Specificity | This MFN2 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 447-476 amino acids from the Central region of human MFN2. |
| Dilution | WB~~1:1000 IHC-P~~1:25 FC~~1:10~50 |
| Format | Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification. |
| Storage | Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Precautions | MFN2 Antibody (Center) is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. |
| Name | MFN2 {ECO:0000303|PubMed:12598526, ECO:0000312|HGNC:HGNC:16877} |
|---|---|
| Function | Mitochondrial outer membrane GTPase that mediates mitochondrial clustering and fusion (PubMed:11181170, PubMed:11950885, PubMed:19889647, PubMed:26214738, PubMed:28114303). Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles, and their morphology is determined by the equilibrium between mitochondrial fusion and fission events (PubMed:28114303). Overexpression induces the formation of mitochondrial networks (PubMed:28114303). Membrane clustering requires GTPase activity and may involve a major rearrangement of the coiled coil domains (Probable). Plays a central role in mitochondrial metabolism and may be associated with obesity and/or apoptosis processes (By similarity). Plays an important role in the regulation of vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation (By similarity). Involved in the clearance of damaged mitochondria via selective autophagy (mitophagy) (PubMed:23620051). Is required for PRKN recruitment to dysfunctional mitochondria (PubMed:23620051). Involved in the control of unfolded protein response (UPR) upon ER stress including activation of apoptosis and autophagy during ER stress (By similarity). Acts as an upstream regulator of EIF2AK3 and suppresses EIF2AK3 activation under basal conditions (By similarity). |
| Cellular Location | Mitochondrion outer membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein Note=Colocalizes with BAX during apoptosis |
| Tissue Location | Ubiquitous; expressed at low level. Highly expressed in heart and kidney. |
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Background
MFN2 is a mitochondrial membrane protein that participates in mitochondrial fusion and contributes to the maintenance and operation of the mitochondrial network. This protein is involved in the regulation of vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, and it may play a role in the pathophysiology of obesity. Mutations in this gene cause Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2, and hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy VI, which are both disorders of the peripheral nervous system.
References
Calvo,J., et.al.,Arch. Neurol. 66 (12), 1511-1516 (2009)
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