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WH0001641M1

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Monoclonal Anti-DCX antibody produced in mouse

clone 1G12, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

Anti-DBCN, Anti-DC, Anti-LISX, Anti-SCLH, Anti-XLIS, Anti-doublecortex; lissencephaly, X-linked (doublecortin)

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

1G12, monoclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

species reactivity

human

technique(s)

immunofluorescence: suitable
indirect ELISA: suitable
western blot: 1-5 μg/mL

isotype

IgG1κ

GenBank accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... DCX(1641)

General description

In the developing cortex, cortical neurons must migrate over long distances to reach the site of their final differentiation. The protein encoded by this gene is a cytoplasmic protein which appears to direct neuronal migration by regulating the organization and stability of microtubules. The encoded protein contains two doublecortin domains, which bind microtubules. In addition, the encoded protein interacts with LIS1, the regulatory gamma subunit of platelet activating factor acetyl hydrolase, and this interaction is important to proper microtubule function in the developing cortex. Mutations in this gene are a cause of X-linked lissencephaly. Multiple transcript variants encoding at least three different isoforms have been found for this gene. (provided by RefSeq) Doublecortin (DCX) is an essential gene for neurodevelopment and is expressed in neuronal progenitor cells and immature migrating neurons in the foetus. DCX is mapped to human chromosome Xq22.3-q23.

Immunogen

DCX (AAH27925, 1 a.a. ~ 360 a.a) full-length recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.

Sequence
MELDFGHFDERDKTSRNMRGSRMNGLPSPTHSAHCSFYRTRTLQALSNEKKAKKVRFYRNGDRYFKGIVYAVSSDRFRSFDALLADLTRSLSDNINLPQGVRYIYTIDGSRKIGSMDELEEGESYVCSSDNFFKKVEYTKNVNPNWSVNVKTSANMKAPQSLASSNSAQARENKDFVRPKLVTIIRSGVKPRKAVRVLLNKKTAHSFEQVLTDITEAIKLETGVVKKLYTLDGKQVTCLHDFFGDDDVFIACGPEKFRYAQDDFSLDENECRVMKGNPSATAGPKASPTPQKTSAKSPGPMRRSKSPADSANGTSSSQLSTPKSKQSPISTPTSPGSLRKHKDLYLPLSLDDSDSLGDSM

Biochem/physiol Actions

Doublecortin (DCX) encodes a protein which binds to microtubule and is involved in neuronal migration through Ca2+ signalling. Mutations in DCX causes defect in neuronal migration, that results in lissencephaly (LIS) or smooth brain in males, and in females, it leads to subcortical laminar heterotopia (SCLH).LIS/SCLH leads to mental retardation or epilepsy.

Physical form

Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Mutation analysis of the DCX gene and genotype/phenotype correlation in subcortical band heterotopia
Matsumoto N, et al.
European Journal of Human Genetics, 9(1), 5-12 (2001)
Human doublecortin (DCX) and the homologous gene in mouse encode a putative Ca2+-dependent signaling protein which is mutated in human X-linked neuronal migration defects
Sossey-Alaoui K, et al.
Human Molecular Genetics, 7(8), 1327-1332 (1998)
Spatio-temporal transcriptome of the human brain
Kang HJ, et al.
Nature, 478(7370), 483-489 (2011)
Evidence for tangential migration disturbances in human lissencephaly resulting from a defect in LIS1, DCX and ARX genes
Marcorelles P, et al.
Acta Neuropathologica, 120(4), 503-515 (2010)
Dcx reexpression reduces subcortical band heterotopia and seizure threshold in an animal model of neuronal migration disorder
Manent JB, et al.
Nature Medicine, 15(1), 84-90 (2009)

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