At4g04760 Antibody
Description
Structure and Function of Antibodies
Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are Y-shaped glycoproteins produced by B cells in response to antigens. They consist of two heavy chains and two light chains linked by disulfide bonds. The variable regions of these chains, particularly the complementarity-determining regions (CDRs), are responsible for binding to specific epitopes on antigens .
| Antibody Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Fab Fragment | Antigen binding |
| Fc Fragment | Effector functions, such as complement activation and cell signaling |
| Hinge Region | Provides flexibility between Fab and Fc regions |
Applications of Antibodies in Plant Biology
Antibodies are crucial tools in plant biology for studying protein expression, localization, and function. They are used in techniques such as Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence microscopy. For example, antibodies targeting specific plant proteins can help researchers understand their roles in stress responses, development, or metabolic pathways.
Research Findings and Data
While specific data on the "At4g04760 Antibody" is not available, antibodies in general have been instrumental in advancing our understanding of plant biology. For instance, studies using antibodies to investigate protein-protein interactions or post-translational modifications have provided valuable insights into plant signaling pathways.
| Technique | Application | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Western Blot | Protein expression analysis | Studying stress-induced protein expression changes |
| Immunofluorescence | Protein localization | Visualizing the distribution of proteins within plant cells |
| Immunoprecipitation | Protein-protein interaction studies | Identifying interacting partners of a target protein |
References
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Jackson ImmunoResearch. Immunoglobulin structure and function. [Accessed 2023].
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medRxiv. Declining prevalence of antibody positivity to SARS-CoV-2. [Accessed 2023].
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PLOS ONE. Functional relevance of in vivo half antibody exchange of an IgG4 therapeutic antibody-drug conjugate. [Accessed 2023].
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Antibodies-online.com. Structure. [Accessed 2023].
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FDA. RabiMabs A novel monoclonal antibody cocktail for post-bite... [Accessed 2023].
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PMC. Design, Synthesis, and In Vitro Cytotoxic Studies of Some Novel Arylidene-Hydrazinyl-Thiazoles as Anticancer and Apoptosis-Inducing Agents. [Accessed 2023].
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GenScript. Immunoglobulin G | IgG Antibody. [Accessed 2023].
Product Specs
Target Background
KEGG: ath:AT4G04760
UniGene: At.4040
