NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene can polymerize and depolymerize F-actin and G-actin in a pH-dependent manner. Increased phosphorylation of this protein by LIM kinase aids in Rho-induced reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. Cofilin is a widely distributed intracellular actin-modulating protein that binds and depolymerizes filamentous F-actin and inhibits the polymerization of monomeric G-actin in a pH-dependent manner. It is involved in the translocation of actin-cofilin complex from cytoplasm to nucleus.[supplied by OMIM, Apr 2004]
Uniprot Description
Cofilin-1: a cytoskeletal protein that controls actin depolymerization. Has a 5-10-fold higher affinity for ATP-actin monomers than cofilin-1. May promote filament assembly rather than disassembly. Two alternatively spliced variants are described. Isoform b is expressed predominantly in skeletal muscle and heart, while isoform a is expressed in various tissues.
Protein type: Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; Nuclear receptor co-regulator; Cytoskeletal
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 11q13
Cellular Component: extracellular space; cortical actin cytoskeleton; focal adhesion; nuclear matrix; membrane; cytoplasm; intercellular junction; nucleus; vesicle
Molecular Function: protein binding; actin binding
Biological Process: actin filament depolymerization; platelet activation; axon guidance; positive regulation of actin filament depolymerization; response to virus; negative regulation of cell size; cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; response to amino acid stimulus; protein amino acid phosphorylation; Rho protein signal transduction; neural fold formation; platelet degranulation; cytokinesis after mitosis; establishment of cell polarity; protein import into nucleus; ephrin receptor signaling pathway; innate immune response; regulation of cell morphogenesis; actin cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; blood coagulation; neural crest cell migration; negative regulation of apoptosis
Product Notes
The CFL1 cfl1 (Catalog #
AAA140237) is an Antibody produced from Mouse and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. AAA Biotech's Cofilin-1 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, ELISA (EIA), Western Blot (WB). CFL1 antibody has been tested by ELISA and Western blot analysis to assure specificity and reactivity. Since application varies, however, each investigation should be titrated by the reagent to obtain optimal results. Recommended dilution range for Western blot analysis is 1:1,000 ~ 2,000. Recommended starting dilution is 1:1,000. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the CFL1 cfl1 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process.
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"Cofilin-1, Monoclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of
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