The Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody is a specialized polyclonal antibody designed to detect the activated fragment of lamin A/C resulting from proteolytic cleavage adjacent to aspartic acid residue 230 (D230). This cleavage event occurs during the post-translational processing of prelamin A, a precursor to mature lamin A/C, which is critical for nuclear lamina integrity and cellular functions . The antibody serves as a key tool in studying laminopathies, nuclear dynamics, and age-related diseases linked to LMNA mutations.
The LMNA gene encodes prelamin A/C, which undergoes extensive post-translational modifications, including:
Farnesylation: Addition of a lipid group to the C-terminal CAAX motif.
Proteolytic Cleavage: Removal of 15 C-terminal residues by ZMPSTE24, including cleavage at D230, to produce mature lamin A/C .
Methylation: Enhances membrane association prior to cleavage .
Nuclear Integrity: Mature lamin A/C forms the nuclear lamina, essential for nuclear shape, chromatin organization, and DNA repair .
Disease Relevance: Defective cleavage (e.g., in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome) leads to accumulation of toxic prelamin A, disrupting nuclear architecture .
Progeria and Aging: Detects aberrant prelamin A processing in premature aging models .
Cardiomyopathy: Used to study LMNA-related dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), where lamin A/C mutations cause nuclear envelope defects .
Cancer: Evaluates lamin A cleavage in genomic instability and micronuclei formation .
Nuclear Dynamics: Visualizes lamin A/C localization during mitosis or DNA damage responses .
Drug Development: Screens compounds targeting prelamin A processing in laminopathies .
| LMNA Variant | Nuclear Phenotype | Segregation Status |
|---|---|---|
| R89L | Aggregates, abnormal shape | Uncertain |
| R654X | Giant aggregates, cytoplasmic retention | Nonsegregation |
| S437Hfsx1 | Streaked aggregates | Nonsegregation |
Abnormal lamin A localization observed in 77% of tested variants, supporting pathogenicity in DCM .
| Application | Sample | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Western Blot | HeLa cell lysate | Bands at ~70 kDa (mature lamin A/C) |
| Immunofluorescence | COS7 cells | Nuclear envelope and aggregate staining |
Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody is a rabbit polyclonal antibody specifically designed to detect fragments of Lamin A and Lamin C proteins that result from proteolytic cleavage at the Aspartate 230 (D230) residue. This antibody recognizes endogenous levels of activated Lamin A protein fragments resulting from cleavage adjacent to D230 . Different variants of this antibody have been developed to target specific fragments:
| Antibody Variant | Target Fragment | Molecular Weight | Cross-reactivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaved-LMNA (D230) | Fragment of activated Lamin A | Not specified | Does not cross-react with full-length Lamin A/C |
| Cleaved-Lamin A (D230+) | Large fragment of Lamin A/C | 50 kDa (Lamin A), 45 kDa (Lamin C) | Does not cross-react with full-length Lamin A/C |
| Cleaved-Lamin A (D230-) | Small fragment of Lamin A/C | 28 kDa | Does not cross-react with full-length Lamin A/C |
The antibody is particularly valuable for studying apoptosis, nuclear envelope dynamics, and cellular stress responses that involve Lamin A/C cleavage .
Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody has been validated for multiple research applications with specific recommended dilutions:
| Application | Dilution Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Western Blotting (WB) | 1:500-1:2000 | Detects cleaved fragments specifically |
| Immunohistochemistry (IHC) | 1:50-1:300 | Works on paraffin-embedded sections |
| Immunofluorescence (IF) | 1:50-1:200 | Suitable for cellular localization studies |
| ELISA | 1:10000-1:40000 | High sensitivity detection |
For optimal results, researchers should perform dilution optimization experiments with their specific cell types or tissue samples . The antibody has been tested and shows reactivity with human, mouse, and rat samples, making it suitable for comparative studies across these species .
To maintain antibody functionality and stability:
Store at -20°C upon receipt for long-term storage
For extended preservation, -80°C storage is recommended
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles that can denature the antibody
The product is typically formulated in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide, which helps maintain stability
When working with the antibody, aliquot into smaller volumes to minimize freeze-thaw cycles
Expected shelf life is up to 1 year from date of receipt when stored properly
To effectively distinguish between different Lamin A cleavage fragments:
Antibody selection strategy:
Western blot optimization:
Use appropriate polyacrylamide gel percentages (10-12% for large fragments, 15% for small fragments)
Include molecular weight markers spanning 20-70 kDa range
Optimize transfer conditions based on fragment size (longer transfer times for larger fragments)
Use positive controls (e.g., apoptotic cell lysates) to validate fragment detection
Signal verification:
This methodological approach ensures reliable identification and quantification of specific Lamin A cleavage products.
For successful Lamin A cleavage induction and detection in cell culture:
Apoptosis induction methods:
Staurosporine treatment (1 μM, 4-6 hours) for broad-spectrum caspase activation
TNF-α treatment (50 ng/ml) with cycloheximide (10 μg/ml) for extrinsic pathway activation
UV irradiation (50-100 J/m²) for DNA damage-mediated apoptosis
Serum starvation (24-48 hours) for physiological apoptosis induction
Sample preparation protocol:
Detection optimization:
This methodological approach enables reliable induction and detection of Lamin A cleavage events in various experimental settings.
For optimal IHC detection of cleaved Lamin A in tissue sections:
Tissue preparation:
Fix tissues in 10% neutral-buffered formalin for 24-48 hours
Process and embed in paraffin following standard protocols
Section tissues at 4-5 μm thickness for optimal antibody penetration
Use positively charged slides to prevent tissue detachment
Antigen retrieval methods comparison:
Heat-induced epitope retrieval (HIER):
Citrate buffer (pH 6.0): 95-100°C for 20 minutes
EDTA buffer (pH 9.0): 95-100°C for 20 minutes
Compare both methods to determine optimal retrieval for your tissue type
Antibody incubation protocol:
Block endogenous peroxidase with 3% H₂O₂ in methanol (10 minutes)
Block non-specific binding with 5% normal goat serum
Apply primary antibody at 1:100 dilution (range: 1:50-1:300)
Incubate overnight at 4°C in a humidified chamber
Use appropriate HRP-conjugated secondary antibody (typically 1:200-1:500)
Develop with DAB and counterstain with hematoxylin
Controls and validation:
Include positive control tissue (e.g., apoptotic thymus)
Include negative controls (primary antibody omission, isotype control)
Consider dual staining with apoptosis markers (e.g., cleaved caspase-3)
This optimized protocol facilitates reliable detection of cleaved Lamin A in various tissue types while minimizing background and maximizing specific signal.
To distinguish apoptotic Lamin A cleavage from other proteolytic events:
Characteristic fragment patterns:
Apoptotic cleavage by caspases produces specific fragments:
Large fragment (D230+): 45-50 kDa
Small fragment (D230-): 28 kDa
Non-apoptotic cleavage often produces different fragment sizes
Confirmatory approaches:
Caspase inhibitor studies:
Pre-treat cells with pan-caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK (20-50 μM)
Compare Lamin A cleavage patterns with and without inhibitor
Apoptotic cleavage should be significantly reduced with inhibitor
Parallel marker analysis:
Simultaneously detect other apoptotic markers (cleaved caspase-3, PARP cleavage)
Temporal correlation between these markers supports apoptotic cleavage
Absence of other apoptotic markers suggests alternative mechanisms
Site-directed mutagenesis validation:
Express wild-type and D230A mutant Lamin A in cells
Induce apoptosis and compare cleavage patterns
D230A mutation should prevent caspase-mediated cleavage at this site
Alternative cleavage mechanisms to consider:
Granzyme B cleavage (during immune cell-mediated cytotoxicity)
Viral protease cleavage (during certain viral infections)
Autophagy-related degradation (produces different fragment patterns)
This analytical framework helps researchers accurately interpret Lamin A cleavage events in their experimental systems .
Researchers frequently encounter these challenges when working with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody:
Weak or absent signal in western blots:
Problem: Insufficient cleaved product or degradation during sample preparation
Solutions:
Ensure adequate apoptosis induction (verify with positive controls)
Add protease inhibitor cocktail to lysis buffer immediately before use
Reduce sample processing time and keep samples cold
Optimize antibody concentration (try 1:500 instead of 1:2000)
Increase protein loading (30-40 μg) and exposure time
High background in immunohistochemistry:
Problem: Non-specific binding or excessive primary antibody
Solutions:
False positive results:
Problem: Cross-reactivity with other cleaved proteins
Solutions:
Inconsistent results between experiments:
These troubleshooting approaches help overcome common technical challenges when working with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody.
Advanced applications for studying nuclear envelope dynamics with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody:
Live-cell imaging approaches:
Methodology:
Co-express fluorescently tagged Lamin A with nuclear envelope markers
Apply cellular stressors (oxidative stress, mechanical stress, heat shock)
Fix cells at various timepoints and immunostain with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Analyze using high-resolution confocal or super-resolution microscopy
Data analysis:
Quantify co-localization between cleaved fragments and nuclear envelope markers
Track temporal changes in nuclear morphology and cleaved Lamin A distribution
Correlate cleavage events with nuclear envelope rupture or blebbing
Proximity ligation assay (PLA) applications:
Methodology:
Combine Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody with antibodies against nuclear pore complex proteins
Perform PLA to detect interactions between cleaved lamins and other nuclear envelope components
Analyze PLA signals to quantify molecular proximity during stress responses
Advantage: Detects protein interactions at endogenous expression levels with high sensitivity
Chromatin association analysis:
Methodology:
Perform ChIP-seq using Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Map genomic regions associated with cleaved Lamin A fragments
Compare with lamin-associated domains (LADs) identified with intact Lamin A
Insights: Reveals how lamin cleavage affects chromatin organization and gene expression
Correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM):
Methodology:
Immunolabel stressed cells with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody for fluorescence microscopy
Process the same samples for electron microscopy
Correlate cleaved Lamin A localization with ultrastructural changes in the nuclear envelope
Advantage: Provides both molecular specificity and nanoscale structural context
These advanced applications extend beyond basic detection to reveal fundamental mechanisms of nuclear envelope dynamics during cellular stress responses .
Advanced methodological approaches for studying age-related diseases and progeria using Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody:
Patient-derived cell models:
Protocol framework:
Isolate fibroblasts from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) patients
Culture matched control and HGPS fibroblasts under identical conditions
Analyze baseline and stress-induced Lamin A cleavage patterns using Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Compare D230 cleavage with progerin accumulation using dual immunostaining
Analytical measures:
Quantify ratio of cleaved to total Lamin A across different passage numbers
Correlate cleavage patterns with nuclear morphology abnormalities
Assess cell sensitivity to apoptosis inducers
Tissue microarray analysis of aging tissues:
Methodology:
Advantage: Enables high-throughput analysis across multiple tissue types and conditions
Targeted intervention studies:
Experimental design:
Treat progeria or aged cell models with potential therapeutic compounds
Assess changes in Lamin A cleavage patterns using Western blot (1:500-1:2000 dilution)
Compare effects of treatments targeting different pathways:
Farnesyltransferase inhibitors
Autophagy modulators
Caspase inhibitors
Antioxidants
Outcome measures:
Changes in D230 cleavage frequency
Nuclear morphology restoration
Correlation with cell viability and function
Animal model applications:
Methodology:
Analyze tissues from progeria mouse models (Lmna G609G) at different ages
Perform Western blot and immunohistochemistry using Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Compare with tissues from naturally aged animals
Correlate with physiological aging parameters
Technical considerations:
Use appropriate secondary antibodies for mouse tissue (to avoid cross-reactivity)
Include proper controls to distinguish specific signal from background
Analyze multiple tissue types to identify tissue-specific differences
These methodological approaches provide comprehensive frameworks for investigating the role of Lamin A cleavage in normal and pathological aging processes .
Advanced protocols for multiplexed detection with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody:
Multiplex immunofluorescence optimization:
Panel design strategy:
Technical optimization:
Sequential antibody application to minimize cross-reactivity
Careful selection of fluorophores to minimize spectral overlap
Use of spectral unmixing for closely overlapping signals
Implement tyramide signal amplification for low-abundance targets
Validation controls:
Single-color controls for accurate compensation
FMO (fluorescence minus one) controls to set gating boundaries
Peptide competition controls to confirm specificity
Mass cytometry (CyTOF) integration:
Protocol framework:
Metal-conjugate Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody with rare earth metals
Create comprehensive apoptosis panel including:
Initiator caspases (metal-tagged anti-cleaved caspase-8/9)
Executioner caspases (metal-tagged anti-cleaved caspase-3/7)
Mitochondrial markers (metal-tagged anti-cytochrome c)
Cleaved-LMNA (D230) as nuclear envelope marker
Analyze using standard mass cytometry workflows
Advantage: Allows simultaneous detection of 30+ markers without fluorescence spectrum limitations
Imaging mass cytometry application:
Methodology:
Prepare tissue sections according to standard protocols
Apply metal-conjugated antibody panel including Cleaved-LMNA (D230)
Acquire data using imaging mass cytometry system
Analyze spatial relationships between apoptotic markers at subcellular resolution
Data analysis approach:
Perform neighborhood analysis to identify spatial relationships
Quantify co-occurrence of cleaved Lamin A with other apoptotic events
Map temporal sequences of apoptotic marker activation
Digital spatial profiling integration:
Workflow:
Design custom panel including Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Perform multispectral imaging on tissue sections
Use digital spatial profiling to quantify marker expression in specific regions
Correlate Cleaved-LMNA with other markers at single-cell resolution
Advantage: Combines spatial context with high-plex protein quantification
These advanced multiplexing approaches enable comprehensive analysis of apoptotic processes while maintaining spatial context and single-cell resolution .
Methodological framework for investigating neurodegenerative diseases using Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody:
In vitro neurodegenerative disease models:
Experimental setup:
Culture primary neurons or neuronal cell lines (e.g., SH-SY5Y, Neuro2A)
Apply disease-relevant stressors:
Amyloid-β peptides (Alzheimer's disease model)
MPP+ (Parkinson's disease model)
Mutant huntingtin expression (Huntington's disease model)
Harvest cells at multiple timepoints (4, 8, 12, 24 hours)
Perform Western blot with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody (1:500-1:2000)
Comparative analysis:
Quantify cleaved Lamin A fragments relative to total Lamin A
Compare with activation patterns of initiator (caspase-8/9) and executioner caspases (caspase-3/7)
Correlate with markers of neuronal dysfunction
Brain tissue analysis protocol:
Sample preparation:
Collect brain tissue from disease models and age-matched controls
Prepare protein extracts from specific brain regions
Alternatively, prepare formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections
Detection methods:
Quantification approach:
Count percentage of neurons showing nuclear Cleaved-LMNA positivity
Measure intensity of staining relative to disease progression
Perform region-specific analysis to identify vulnerable neuronal populations
Intervention studies design:
Treatment strategy:
Apply neuroprotective compounds or caspase inhibitors to disease models
Use Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody as a marker of intervention efficacy
Compare early vs. late intervention timepoints
Readout measures:
Reduction in Cleaved-LMNA signal as primary marker of reduced apoptosis
Correlation with functional outcomes and neuronal survival
Comparison with other apoptotic markers to identify pathway-specific effects
Advanced molecular imaging:
3D tissue clearing and imaging:
Apply tissue clearing methods (CLARITY, iDISCO) to intact brain samples
Perform whole-mount immunostaining with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Image using light-sheet microscopy
Reconstruct 3D patterns of neuronal apoptosis across brain regions
Advantage: Preserves spatial relationships and enables whole-organ analysis
These methodological approaches enable systematic investigation of caspase activation patterns in neurodegenerative diseases using Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody as a key molecular marker .
Comprehensive methodological framework for cancer research applications with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody:
Treatment response monitoring in cancer cell lines:
Experimental protocol:
Culture appropriate cancer cell lines (e.g., MCF-7, HeLa, A549)
Treat with chemotherapeutic agents at clinically relevant concentrations:
DNA-damaging agents (cisplatin, doxorubicin)
Microtubule inhibitors (paclitaxel, vincristine)
Targeted therapies (tyrosine kinase inhibitors, PARP inhibitors)
Harvest cells at multiple timepoints (6, 12, 24, 48 hours)
Perform Western blot with 1:1000 dilution of Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Analytical considerations:
Quantify the ratio of cleaved to total Lamin A/C
Correlate with other apoptotic markers and cell viability
Compare patterns across drug classes to identify mechanism-specific differences
Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) analysis:
Tissue processing workflow:
Quantification approach:
Score percentage of tumor cells positive for Cleaved-LMNA
Analyze spatial distribution (tumor core vs. periphery)
Correlate with treatment response and patient outcome data
Resistance mechanism investigation:
Comparative study design:
Mechanistic analysis:
Correlate altered Lamin A cleavage with:
Changes in caspase expression/activity
Alterations in nuclear envelope structure
DNA damage response patterns
Perform genetic manipulation (CRISPR/siRNA) of apoptotic pathway components to confirm mechanism
Multidimensional analysis of tumor heterogeneity:
Single-cell analysis protocol:
Prepare single-cell suspensions from tumor samples
Perform multiparameter flow cytometry including Cleaved-LMNA staining
Analyze subpopulations based on apoptotic sensitivity
Spatial analysis in tissue:
Perform multiplex immunofluorescence with Cleaved-LMNA antibody and cancer stem cell markers
Map spatial relationship between apoptosis-resistant and sensitive regions
Correlate with hypoxia markers and stromal components
These methodological approaches provide comprehensive frameworks for investigating apoptosis resistance mechanisms and treatment responses in cancer research using Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody .
Methodological approach for differential analysis of nuclear envelope markers:
Antibody specificity verification:
Sequential immunodepletion protocol:
Pre-incubate tissue sections with unlabeled antibodies against other nuclear envelope components
Follow with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody staining
Compare staining pattern with and without depletion
Peptide competition assay:
Pre-incubate Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody with specific immunogen peptide
Apply to adjacent tissue sections
True positive signal should be abolished by peptide competition
Advanced co-localization analysis:
Multiplexed immunofluorescence protocol:
Quantitative analysis approach:
Calculate Pearson's correlation coefficients between markers
Perform intensity profile analysis across nuclear envelope
Apply nearest neighbor analysis to determine spatial relationships
Use supervised machine learning for pattern recognition in complex tissues
Super-resolution microscopy optimization:
Sample preparation protocol:
Imaging considerations:
Structured illumination microscopy (SIM): ~120 nm resolution
Stimulated emission depletion (STED): ~50 nm resolution
Single-molecule localization microscopy: ~20 nm resolution
Advantage: Enables precise localization and differentiation between closely associated nuclear envelope components
Chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq) comparative analysis:
Methodology:
Perform ChIP-seq with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody
Compare binding patterns with intact Lamin A and other nuclear envelope proteins
Identify unique genomic associations of cleaved fragments
Bioinformatic analysis:
Generate heatmaps of binding patterns across genomic features
Perform motif analysis to identify sequence preferences
Compare with gene expression data to identify functional associations
These advanced analytical approaches enable precise differentiation between Cleaved-LMNA signals and other nuclear envelope components in complex tissue samples .
Comprehensive quantitative framework for Western blot analysis:
Standardized densitometric analysis protocol:
Sample preparation standardization:
Technical optimization:
Quantification workflow:
Multiplex Western blot analytical approach:
Experimental setup:
Quantitative advantages:
Direct comparison of multiple proteins on same membrane
Elimination of stripping and reprobing variability
Extended linear dynamic range compared to chemiluminescence
More precise normalization to loading controls
Time-course kinetic analysis:
Experimental design:
Mathematical modeling:
Fit data to first-order kinetic models
Calculate rate constants for Lamin A cleavage
Compare with kinetics of upstream caspase activation
Develop predictive models of apoptotic progression
Digital Western blot technologies:
Methodology:
Utilize automated Western platforms (e.g., Jess, Wes systems)
Perform capillary-based size separation followed by immunodetection
Use Cleaved-LMNA (D230) antibody at manufacturer-recommended dilutions
Analytical advantages:
Higher reproducibility through automation
Lower sample volume requirements
Extended quantitative dynamic range
Automated analysis with minimal user bias
These quantitative approaches enable rigorous analysis of Western blot data generated with Cleaved-LMNA (D230) Antibody, providing more reliable and reproducible results in apoptosis research .