Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human VAPB AA range: 109-159
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of VAPB at Human/Mouse/Rat
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a type IV membrane protein found in plasma and intracellular vesicle membranes. The encoded protein is found as a homodimer and as a heterodimer with VAPA. This protein also can interact with VAMP1 and VAMP2 and may be involved in vesicle trafficking. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
disease:Defects in VAPB are a cause of spinal muscular atrophy autosomal dominant Finkel type (SMAF) [MIM:182980]; also called late-onset spinal muscular atrophy Finkel type or spinal muscular atrophy proximal adult autosomal dominant. Spinal muscular atrophy refers to a group of neuromuscular disorders characterized by degeneration of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, leading to symmetrical muscle weakness and atrophy. SMAF is characterized by proximal muscle weakness that begins in the lower limbs and then progresses to upper limbs, onset in late adulthood (after third decade) and a benign course. Most of the patients remain ambulatory 10 to 40 years after clinical onset.,disease:Defects in VAPB are the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 8 (ALS8) [MIM:608627]. ALS8 is a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper and l
Gene Name
VAPB UNQ484/PRO983
Fields
>>Cholesterol metabolism;>>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;>>Pathways of neurodegeneration - multiple diseases
Human protein sequence Database
O95292
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9QY76
Rat protein sequence database
Q9Z269
Cellular localization
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane ; Single-pass type IV membrane protein . Present in mitochondria-associated membranes that are endoplasmic reticulum membrane regions closely apposed to the outer mitochondrial membrane. .
Tissue expression
Ubiquitous. Isoform 1 predominates.