EMC1抗体—艾普蒂

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     The image is immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded Human brain tissue using P02969(EMC1 Antibody) at dilution 1/35. (Original magnification: ×200)    

  
  

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     The image is immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded Human tonsil tissue using P02969(EMC1 Antibody) at dilution 1/35. (Original magnification: ×200)    

  
  

The EMC1 (ER Membrane Protein Complex Subunit 1) antibody is a research tool used to study the EMC, a conserved multi-protein complex localized in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The EMC plays a critical role in membrane protein biogenesis, facilitating the proper folding, assembly, and stability of transmembrane proteins. EMC1. the largest subunit, is essential for the structural integrity of the complex and its function in coordinating post-translational processes. Dysregulation of EMC1 has been linked to neurological disorders, including cerebellar atrophy, intellectual disability, and retinitis pigmentosa, as well as cancers, where aberrant ER protein homeostasis contributes to tumor progression.

Antibodies targeting EMC1 enable researchers to investigate its expression, localization, and interactions via techniques like Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and co-immunoprecipitation. These studies help elucidate mechanisms underlying EMC-associated pathologies, such as disrupted ER stress responses or defective membrane protein trafficking. Recent work also explores EMC1's role in viral infections, as some pathogens exploit ER machinery for replication.

Overall, EMC1 antibodies serve as vital reagents for advancing understanding of ER biology, disease mechanisms, and potential therapeutic strategies targeting protein quality control pathways.