At3g49030 Antibody

Definition and Target

The At3g49030 antibody is a polyclonal antibody designed to bind to the protein encoded by the At3g49030 gene locus in Arabidopsis thaliana. This gene is annotated in the UniProt database under accession Q9SMU0, though its precise molecular function remains under investigation .

Applications in Research

While direct studies on the At3g49030 antibody are not cited in the provided literature, its utility can be inferred from analogous plant antibody applications:

• Protein Localization: Tracking spatial expression of the At3g49030 protein in plant tissues via immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry .

• Functional Studies: Assessing gene knockout/complementation phenotypes by correlating protein levels with observed traits .

• Interaction Mapping: Identifying binding partners through co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) or pull-down assays .

Research Significance

The At3g49030 gene is part of Arabidopsis thaliana’s genome, a model organism for plant genetics. Antibodies like At3g49030 enable:

• Mechanistic Insights: Elucidating roles in stress responses, development, or metabolic pathways.

• Comparative Analyses: Cross-reactivity studies in related plant species to infer evolutionary conservation .

Limitations and Future Directions

• Characterization Gap: No peer-reviewed studies specifically using this antibody were identified in the provided sources, highlighting a need for validation in published workflows.

• Epitope Mapping: The exact binding region (linear/conformational) and cross-reactivity risks require empirical verification .