The At4g11750 Antibody is a monoclonal mouse antibody specifically designed to detect the Arabidopsis thaliana protein encoded by the gene AT4G11750. This antibody targets a putative F-box/kelch-repeat protein, which is hypothesized to participate in cellular processes such as protein degradation or signaling pathways . Its primary applications include Western blot (WB) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), enabling researchers to study protein expression, localization, and interactions in plant biology .
The antibody is validated for detecting At4g11750 in Arabidopsis protein extracts. WB enables precise quantification and characterization of the protein’s expression levels, particularly under specific growth conditions or genetic backgrounds.
ELISA applications allow high-throughput screening of At4g11750 in plant tissues, facilitating studies on protein abundance, subcellular localization, or interactions with other biomolecules .
While direct experimental data on At4g11750’s biological role remain limited, its structural motifs suggest involvement in:
Protein Degradation: F-box proteins typically act as substrate receptors in E3 ubiquitin ligase complexes, directing target proteins for degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome system .
Signaling Pathways: Kelch-repeat domains often mediate protein-protein interactions, potentially linking At4g11750 to stress responses or developmental signaling in Arabidopsis .
Specificity: Reactivity restricted to A. thaliana, minimizing cross-reactivity in plant model systems.
Versatility: Compatibility with WB and ELISA supports diverse experimental workflows .
| Limitation | Implications |
|---|---|
| Lack of Functional Data | No published studies directly linking At4g11750 to specific biological pathways. |
| Uncharacterized Conjugates | Specific conjugate options (e.g., HRP, fluorescent tags) require experimental validation. |
| Limited Cross-Reactivity | Not tested in non-Arabidopsis species; unsuitable for broad plant studies. |
FAQs for At4g11750 Antibody in Academic Research
This collection addresses technical challenges and methodological considerations for using the At4g11750 antibody in plant biology research. Questions are stratified by complexity, with evidence-based recommendations derived from antibody characterization literature and Arabidopsis-specific experimental data.
How to design a cross-species reactivity study for At4g11750 homologs?
Experimental framework:
What computational tools can predict At4g11750 antibody-antigen binding dynamics?
How to integrate At4g11750 antibody data with transcriptomic/proteomic datasets?
Workflow:
Persistent high background in Western blots despite optimization
Discrepancies between antibody-based and CRISPR-edited phenotypic data