Gelsolin Human,
Mouse Monoclonal Antibody, Clone: 35B2

Introduction to the Molecule

Gelsolin superfamily proteins control actin organization by severing filaments, capping filament ends and nucleating actin assembly. Gelsolin, a protein of 82–84 kDa, is the founding member of this family, which now contains at least another six members: villin, adseverin, capG, advillin, supervillin and flightless I. Gelsolin exists as a cytoplasmic as well as a plasma isoform, and can bind, sever and cap actin filaments. Plasma gelsolin level decreases dramatically as a result of major trauma and reinfusion of gelsolin can protect against lung damage associated with major burn injury and other types of insults. Recent study in Fas antibody-induced liver failure suggests that gelsolin exerts an overall antiapoptotic effect in vivo. Gelsolin, a marker of motility, could be applied as a biomarker in assessing tumor prognosis. Tumor-associated processes such as invasion and metastasis are known to be critically dependent on dynamic alterations in the organization of the actin cytoskeleton. A causal relationship between gelsolin expression and in vitro invasion by way of signaling through Ras has been reported.

Source of Antigen

Human plasma

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1, kappa

Preparation

Hepes with 0.15 M NaCl, 0.01% BSA, 0.03% sodium azide, and 50% glycerol

Species Reactivity

Human (+), Mouse (NT), Rat (NT)

Storage/Stability

Store for 1 year at –20℃ from date of shipment.

Applications

Immunoprecipitation, Western blotting

By molecule:

• Gelsolin