ATP6V0D1 antibody specifically binds to the d1 subunit of the V-ATPase V0 domain, a multisubunit proton pump essential for acidifying intracellular compartments like lysosomes, endosomes, and secretory vesicles . The V-ATPase complex consists of two domains:
V1 domain: Catalyzes ATP hydrolysis (cytosolic).
ATP6V0D1 (UniProt ID: P61421) is a 40 kDa protein encoded by the ATP6V0D1 gene on human chromosome 16. It facilitates coupling between proton transport and ATP hydrolysis, impacting processes such as synaptic vesicle acidification and HIF1A degradation under aerobic conditions .
Western Blot (WB): Detects endogenous ATP6V0D1 in lysates from human, mouse, and rat tissues .
Immunofluorescence (IF): Localizes ATP6V0D1 to lysosomal and vacuolar membranes in HeLa cells .
Functional Studies: Investigates roles in autophagy, iron homeostasis, and cilium biogenesis .
Recent studies leveraging this antibody include:
Band Specificity: WB assays show a single band at ~40 kDa in human, mouse, and rat samples .
Immunoprecipitation: Validated in HeLa cell lysates with minimal cross-reactivity .
Knockout/Knockdown Validation: Used in studies demonstrating V-ATPase disruption in autophagy models .
ATP6V0D1 (V-type proton ATPase subunit d 1) is a subunit of the V0 complex of vacuolar(H+)-ATPase (V-ATPase), a multisubunit enzyme composed of a peripheral complex (V1) that hydrolyzes ATP and a membrane integral complex (V0) that translocates protons. V-ATPase is responsible for acidifying and maintaining the pH of intracellular compartments, providing the energy required for transport processes in the vacuolar system . In aerobic conditions, ATP6V0D1 is involved in intracellular iron homeostasis, triggering the activity of Fe(2+) prolyl hydroxylase (PHD) enzymes, leading to HIF1A hydroxylation and subsequent proteasomal degradation . Additionally, it may play a role in cilium biogenesis through regulation of protein transport and localization .
ATP6V0D1 antibodies are available in multiple formats with varied specifications:
The choice between monoclonal and polyclonal ATP6V0D1 antibodies depends on experimental requirements:
Monoclonal antibodies (e.g., Abcam ab56441 [2G12] or ab202897 [EPR18320]) recognize a single epitope, providing superior specificity and consistent reproducibility across experiments . They are particularly valuable for applications requiring precise epitope recognition, such as distinguishing between protein isoforms or specific post-translational modifications.
For critical applications, using both antibody types in parallel can provide complementary data, enhancing result reliability and interpretation.
For optimal Western blot detection of ATP6V0D1:
Sample preparation:
Gel electrophoresis and transfer:
Use 10-12% SDS-PAGE gels for optimal resolution around 37-41 kDa
Ensure complete transfer to PVDF or nitrocellulose membranes
Antibody incubation:
Detection optimization:
Use HRP-conjugated secondary antibodies at 1:5000-1:10000
For low expression samples, consider enhanced chemiluminescence substrates
For quantitative analysis, ensure signal is within linear detection range
Controls:
Titrate antibody concentrations in each system to determine optimal conditions for your specific samples .
For successful immunohistochemical detection of ATP6V0D1:
Tissue preparation and antigen retrieval:
Antibody selection and dilution:
Visualization systems:
DAB-based detection systems provide excellent sensitivity
For multiplex staining, consider fluorescent secondary antibodies
Validated positive control tissues:
Specific considerations:
Perform careful titration experiments to minimize background
Include appropriate negative controls (omitting primary antibody)
Consider automated staining platforms for enhanced reproducibility
Signal interpretation:
ATP6V0D1 typically shows cytoplasmic and membrane-associated patterns
Compare staining patterns with subcellular localization data from other methods
When analyzing tissues with variable ATP6V0D1 expression, optimize exposure times and detection sensitivity based on control tissues with known expression levels.
For effective co-immunoprecipitation of ATP6V0D1 and its binding partners:
Lysis buffer selection:
Use mild non-denaturing buffers (e.g., NP-40 or Triton X-100 based) to preserve protein-protein interactions
Include protease and phosphatase inhibitors to maintain complex integrity
Pre-clearing step:
Pre-clear lysates with appropriate control IgG and protein A/G beads
This reduces non-specific binding and improves signal-to-noise ratio
Antibody selection:
Optimized protocol:
Incubate antibody with lysate overnight at 4°C with gentle rotation
Add protein A/G beads and continue incubation for 2-4 hours
Perform stringent washes while preserving specific interactions
Elute complexes with sample buffer or gentle elution methods
Interaction verification:
Analyze eluates by Western blot for ATP6V0D1 and suspected interaction partners
For comprehensive analysis, consider mass spectrometry identification of co-precipitated proteins
Controls:
Include IgG control immunoprecipitations
Consider reverse immunoprecipitation with antibodies against suspected interaction partners
Mouse testis tissue has been validated for successful immunoprecipitation of ATP6V0D1 , making it an excellent positive control for establishing the methodology.
ATP6V0D1 antibodies provide valuable tools for investigating V-ATPase assembly and function:
Complex assembly analysis:
Immunoprecipitate ATP6V0D1 and probe for other V-ATPase subunits (V1 and V0 components)
Perform native PAGE followed by Western blotting to preserve intact complexes
Compare complex assembly under different physiological or pathological conditions
Subcellular localization studies:
Functional assessments:
Correlate ATP6V0D1 expression/localization with V-ATPase activity using lysosomal pH sensors
Analyze the effects of V-ATPase inhibitors on ATP6V0D1 distribution
Study how ATP6V0D1 knockdown affects V-ATPase assembly and function
Post-translational modifications:
Immunoprecipitate ATP6V0D1 under various conditions
Probe for modifications that might regulate complex assembly (phosphorylation, ubiquitination)
Correlate modifications with functional changes
Dynamic studies:
Use live-cell imaging with membrane-permeable fluorescent nanobodies
Track ATP6V0D1-containing complexes in real-time
Correlate dynamics with cellular functions like autophagy or endocytosis
These approaches can reveal how ATP6V0D1 contributes to V-ATPase assembly, localization, and function across different cellular compartments and physiological states.
ATP6V0D1 antibodies offer powerful tools for investigating autophagy and lysosomal biology:
Autophagy flux assessment:
Monitor ATP6V0D1 expression and localization during autophagy induction
Correlate changes with autophagy markers (LC3-II, p62/SQSTM1)
Investigate how V-ATPase inhibitors affect autophagosome-lysosome fusion
Lysosomal acidification studies:
Combine ATP6V0D1 immunostaining with LysoTracker or LysoSensor probes
Correlate ATP6V0D1 expression/localization with lysosomal pH
Assess acidification defects in disease models or after genetic manipulation
Protein degradation pathways:
Examine ATP6V0D1 distribution in relation to endocytic and autophagic markers
Investigate the role of V-ATPase in different degradative pathways
Analyze how ATP6V0D1 knockdown affects protein turnover
Stress response mechanisms:
Study ATP6V0D1 dynamics during nutrient deprivation, oxidative stress, or ER stress
Investigate connections between V-ATPase activity and AMPK or mTORC1 signaling
Explore how V-ATPase contributes to cellular adaptation to stress
Disease models:
Compare ATP6V0D1 expression and localization in models of lysosomal storage disorders
Analyze V-ATPase function in neurodegenerative diseases associated with autophagy defects
Investigate potential therapeutic strategies targeting V-ATPase activity
The ATP6V0D1 antibody validated in human and mouse kidney tissues is particularly valuable for these studies, as kidney cells are rich in lysosomes and display prominent autophagy activity.
ATP6V0D1 antibodies provide crucial tools for exploring V-ATPase's role in cancer pathophysiology:
Expression profiling across cancer types:
Perform immunohistochemistry on tissue microarrays from various tumors
Quantify ATP6V0D1 expression levels and correlate with clinical parameters
Compare expression between tumor tissue and adjacent normal tissue
Subcellular relocalization analysis:
Investigate ATP6V0D1 redistribution to plasma membrane in invasive cancers
Correlate plasma membrane localization with extracellular acidification
Study how ATP6V0D1 localization affects tumor microenvironment
Drug resistance mechanisms:
Compare ATP6V0D1 expression in drug-sensitive versus resistant cell lines
Analyze if chemotherapy treatment alters V-ATPase distribution
Explore how V-ATPase inhibition modulates therapeutic response
Invasion and metastasis:
Examine ATP6V0D1 expression at invasive tumor fronts
Correlate expression with markers of epithelial-mesenchymal transition
Study how ATP6V0D1 knockdown affects migration and invasion in vitro
Metabolic adaptation:
Investigate relationships between ATP6V0D1 expression and metabolic markers
Study how V-ATPase activity supports cancer cell metabolism
Examine ATP6V0D1 regulation under hypoxic conditions
Therapeutic targeting:
Use ATP6V0D1 antibodies to monitor the effects of V-ATPase inhibitors
Identify optimal dosing schedules through time-course studies
Develop combination strategies targeting V-ATPase and related pathways
Since ATP6V0D1 antibodies have been validated in multiple cell lines including HeLa , they provide reliable tools for cancer-focused investigations.
Addressing common technical issues with ATP6V0D1 antibody applications:
Weak or absent Western blot signal:
Increase antibody concentration within recommended range (1:500-1:10000)
Extend primary antibody incubation time to overnight at 4°C
Optimize protein extraction method to ensure ATP6V0D1 solubilization
Include positive controls (HeLa, HEK-293, mouse kidney tissue)
Verify protein transfer efficiency with reversible staining
High background in immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence:
Poor immunoprecipitation efficiency:
Inconsistent staining patterns:
Standardize fixation time and conditions
Maintain consistent antibody lots when possible
Include internal controls within each experiment
For fluorescent detection, minimize exposure to light to prevent photobleaching
Non-specific bands in Western blot:
Increase washing stringency (more/longer washes, higher detergent concentration)
Use freshly prepared buffers and reagents
Consider using gradient gels for better resolution around 37-41 kDa
Block with 5% BSA instead of milk for phospho-specific detection
Rigorous validation of ATP6V0D1 antibody specificity requires multiple complementary approaches:
Genetic validation:
Multiple antibody comparison:
Use different antibodies targeting distinct ATP6V0D1 epitopes
Compare staining patterns across applications
Consistent results with different antibodies increase confidence in specificity
Peptide competition assay:
Pre-incubate antibody with immunizing peptide
Verify signal reduction in Western blot or immunostaining
This confirms epitope-specific binding
Recombinant protein controls:
Mass spectrometry validation:
Perform immunoprecipitation followed by mass spectrometry
Confirm ATP6V0D1 enrichment in immunoprecipitated samples
Identify potential cross-reactive proteins
Species cross-reactivity testing:
A combination of these approaches provides comprehensive validation and increases confidence in experimental results.
Strategic selection of ATP6V0D1 antibodies should consider:
Application compatibility:
Specific applications require differently validated antibodies:
Host species considerations:
For multi-color immunofluorescence, select antibodies from different host species
Consider secondary antibody availability and specificity
For in vivo applications, evaluate potential immunogenicity
Clonality trade-offs:
Epitope location:
N-terminal vs. C-terminal targeting affects detection of truncated variants
Internal epitopes may be masked by protein-protein interactions
Compare immunogen sequences across manufacturers
Validation depth:
Evaluate the extent of validation data provided by manufacturers
Consider antibodies with publication history in your application of interest
Antibodies validated by multiple techniques offer higher confidence
Special formats:
Selecting the optimal ATP6V0D1 antibody requires balancing these considerations against your specific experimental requirements and technical constraints.
ATP6V0D1 antibodies are providing valuable insights into neurodegenerative disease mechanisms:
Lysosomal dysfunction analysis:
Compare ATP6V0D1 expression and localization in affected versus unaffected brain regions
Correlate with markers of lysosomal function (LAMP1, cathepsins)
Investigate relationships between V-ATPase activity and protein aggregation
Cell type-specific investigations:
Combine ATP6V0D1 immunostaining with neuronal, glial, or microglial markers
Analyze cell type-specific changes in V-ATPase distribution
Assess differential vulnerability to lysosomal dysfunction
Disease model applications:
Study ATP6V0D1 dynamics in animal models of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or ALS
Compare findings with human post-mortem tissue
Investigate if restoring proper V-ATPase function ameliorates disease phenotypes
Therapeutic development:
Use ATP6V0D1 antibodies to monitor effects of compounds targeting lysosomal function
Assess V-ATPase assembly/function in response to potential therapeutics
Develop biomarkers for lysosomal dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases
Technical considerations for neural tissue:
The validated reactivity of ATP6V0D1 antibodies across human, mouse, and rat samples makes them particularly valuable for translational neuroscience research.
Investigating ATP6V0D1 post-translational modifications requires systematic approaches:
Phosphorylation analysis:
Ubiquitination studies:
Conduct immunoprecipitation under denaturing conditions to disrupt protein interactions
Probe with anti-ubiquitin antibodies
Use proteasome inhibitors to enhance detection of ubiquitinated species
Distinguish between mono- and poly-ubiquitination patterns
Mass spectrometry-based approaches:
Perform large-scale immunoprecipitation of ATP6V0D1
Digest proteins and analyze by LC-MS/MS
Use phospho-enrichment techniques to enhance detection of low-abundance modifications
Map identified modifications to ATP6V0D1 sequence and structural domains
Functional correlation:
Investigate how modifications affect V-ATPase assembly using co-immunoprecipitation
Correlate modification status with subcellular localization using immunofluorescence
Assess impact on protein stability through cycloheximide chase experiments
Stimulus-dependent modification:
Monitor ATP6V0D1 modifications in response to nutrient availability, pH changes, or stress
Correlate with V-ATPase activity measurements
Identify regulatory kinases/phosphatases through inhibitor studies
These methodologies enable characterization of the complex post-translational regulation of ATP6V0D1, providing insights into V-ATPase regulation under various physiological and pathological conditions.
Super-resolution microscopy combined with ATP6V0D1 antibodies offers unprecedented insights into V-ATPase organization:
Sample preparation optimization:
Use high-affinity ATP6V0D1 antibodies validated for immunofluorescence (1:50-1:500 dilution)
For direct STORM, conjugate antibodies with appropriate photoswitchable fluorophores
For STED, select fluorophores with optimal depletion characteristics
Consider directly conjugated antibodies like CoraLite® Plus 488 ATP6V0D1
Multi-color super-resolution strategies:
Combine ATP6V0D1 staining with markers for subcellular compartments
Use sequential imaging to minimize chromatic aberrations
Apply drift correction algorithms for precise alignment
V-ATPase complex visualization:
Image ATP6V0D1 alongside other V-ATPase subunits at nanoscale resolution
Measure precise distances between components (10-20 nm precision)
Analyze clustering patterns and complex assembly
Specialized applications:
Expansion microscopy: Physically expand samples to achieve super-resolution with standard confocal microscopy
DNA-PAINT: Use transient binding of labeled DNA oligos for ultra-high precision localization
Correlative light-electron microscopy: Combine super-resolution with ultrastructural analysis
Quantitative analysis:
Implement cluster analysis algorithms to identify ATP6V0D1 distribution patterns
Measure co-localization with nanometer precision using coordinate-based methods
Track changes in spatial organization under different experimental conditions
These advanced imaging approaches reveal ATP6V0D1 distribution and organization at previously inaccessible scales, providing new insights into V-ATPase complex assembly and regulation.