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β-Catenin Antibody [E8L3]

Catalog No.: F4084

    Application: Reactivity:
    • F4084-wb
      Lane 1: 293T, Lane 2: Hela, Lane 3: NIH/3T3, Lane 4: C6

    Usage Information

    Dilution
    1:1000
    1:50
    1:50 - 1:200
    1:100 - 1:400
    1:50 - 1:100
    1:25
    Application
    WB, IP, IHC, IF, FCM, ChIP
    Reactivity
    Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey
    Source
    Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody
    Storage Buffer
    PBS, pH 7.2+50% Glycerol+0.05% BSA+0.01% NaN3
    Storage (from the date of receipt)
    -20°C (avoid freeze-thaw cycles), 2 years
    Predicted MW Observed MW
    85 kDa 92 kDa
    *Why do the predicted and actual molecular weights differ?
    The following reasons may explain differences between the predicted and actual protein molecular weight.
    Positive Control Human colon adenocarcinoma; Human lung carcinoma; Human colon adenocarcinoma; Human colon carcinoma; Human breast carcinoma; Mouse colon; 293T cell; NIH/3T3 cell; C6 cell; HCT116 cell
    Negative Control NCI-H28 cell

    Exprimental Methods

    WB
    Experimental Protocol:
     
    Sample preparation
    1. Tissue: Lyse the tissue sample by adding an appropriate volume of ice-cold RIPA/NP-40 Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail)，and homogenize the tissue at a low temperature.
    2. Adherent cell: Aspirate the culture medium and wash the cells with ice-cold PBS twice. Lyse the cells by adding an appropriate volume of RIPA/NP-40 Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail) and put the sample on ice for 5 min.
    3. Suspension cell: Transfer the culture medium to a pre-cooled centrifuge tube. Centrifuge and aspirate the supernatant. Wash the cells with ice-cold PBS twice. Lyse the cells by adding an appropriate volume of RIPA/NP-40 Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail) and put the sample on ice for 5 min.
    4. Place the lysate into a pre-cooled microcentrifuge tube. Centrifuge at 4°C for 15 min. Collect the supernatant;
    5. Remove a small volume of lysate to determine the protein concentration;
    6. Combine the lysate with protein loading buffer. Boil 20 µL sample under 95-100°C for 5 min. Centrifuge for 5 min after cool down on ice.
     
    Electrophoretic separation
    1. According to the concentration of extracted protein, load appropriate amount of protein sample and marker onto SDS-PAGE gels for electrophoresis. Recommended separating gel (lower gel) concentration: 10%. Reference Table for Selecting SDS-PAGE Separation Gel Concentrations
    2. Power up 80V for 30 minutes. Then the power supply is adjusted (110 V~150 V), the Marker is observed, and the electrophoresis can be stopped when the indicator band of the predyed protein Marker where the protein is located is properly separated. (Note that the current should not be too large when electrophoresis, too large current (more than 150 mA) will cause the temperature to rise, affecting the result of running glue. If high currents cannot be avoided, an ice bath can be used to cool the bath.)
     
    Transfer membrane
    1. Take out the converter, soak the clip and consumables in the pre-cooled converter;
    2. Activate PVDF membrane with methanol for 1 min and rinse with transfer buffer;
    3. Install it in the order of "black edge of clip - sponge - filter paper - filter paper - glue -PVDF membrane - filter paper - filter paper - sponge - white edge of clip";
    4. The protein was electrotransferred to PVDF membrane. ( 0.45 µm PVDF membrane is recommended ) Reference Table for Selecting PVDF Membrane Pore Size Specifications
    Recommended conditions for wet transfer: 200 mA, 120 min.
    ( Note that the transfer conditions can be adjusted according to the protein size. For high-molecular-weight proteins, a higher current and longer transfer time are recommended. However, ensure that the transfer tank remains at a low temperature to prevent gel melting.)
     
    Block
    1. After electrotransfer, wash the film with TBST at room temperature for 5 minutes;
    2. Incubate the film in the blocking solution for 1 hour at room temperature;
    3. Wash the film with TBST for 3 times, 5 minutes each time.
     
    Antibody incubation
    1. Use 5% skim milk powder to prepare the primary antibody working liquid (recommended dilution ratio for primary antibody 1:1000), gently shake and incubate with the film at 4°C overnight;
    2. Wash the film with TBST 3 times, 5 minutes each time;
    3. Add the secondary antibody to the blocking solution and incubate with the film gently at room temperature for 1 hour;
    4. After incubation, wash the film with TBST 3 times for 5 minutes each time.
     
    Antibody staining
    1. Add the prepared ECL luminescent substrate (or select other color developing substrate according to the second antibody) and mix evenly;
    2. Incubate with the film for 1 minute, remove excess substrate (keep the film moist), wrap with plastic film, and expose in the imaging system.
    IF
    Experimental Protocol：
     
    Specimen Preparation 
    1. Aspirate liquid, then cover cells to a depth of 2–3 mm with 4% Paraformaldehyde diluted in 1X PBS.
    NOTE: Paraformaldehyde is toxic, use only in a fume hood.
    2. Fix cells for 15 min at room temperature.
    3. Aspirate fixative, rinse three times in 1X PBS for 5 min each.
    4. Proceed with Immunostaining.
     
    Immunostaining
    1. Add theblocking buffer and incubate for 60 min at RT.
    2. Prepare primary antibody diluent in antibody dilution buffer as recommended .
    3. Aspirate blocking solution, apply diluted primary antibody.
    4. Incubate overnight at 4°C.
    5. Rinse three times in 1X PBS for 5 min each.
    6. Incubate specimens in fluorochrome-conjugated secondary antibody diluted in antibody dilution buffer for 1–2 hr at room temperature in the dark.
    7. Rinse three times in 1X PBS for 5 min each.
    8. Mount slides usingmounting medium with DAPI and cover with coverslips.
    9. For best results, allow mountant to cure overnight at room temperature. For long-term storage, store slides flat at 23°C protected from light.
     
    IHC
    Experimental Protocol：
     
    Deparaffinization/Rehydration
    1. Deparaffinize/hydrate sections:
    2. Incubate sections in three washes of xylene for 5 min each.
    3. Incubate sections in two washes of 100% ethanol for 10 min each.
    4. Incubate sections in two washes of 95% ethanol for 10 min each.
    5. Wash sections two times in dH2O for 5 min each.
    6.Antigen retrieval: For Citrate: Heat slides in a microwave submersed in 1X citrate unmasking solution until boiling is initiated; continue with 10 min at a sub-boiling temperature (95°-98°C). Cool slides on bench top for 30 min.
     
    Staining
    1. Wash sections in dH2O three times for 5 min each.
    2. Incubate sections in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 10 min.
    3. Wash sections in dH2O two times for 5 min each.
    4. Wash sections in wash buffer for 5 min.
    5. Block each section with 100–400 µl of blocking solution for 1 hr at room temperature.
    6. Remove blocking solution and add 100–400 µl primary antibody diluent in to each section. Incubate overnight at 4°C.
    7. Remove antibody solution and wash sections with wash buffer three times for 5 min each.
    8. Cover section with 1–3 drops HRPas needed. Incubate in a humidified chamber for 30 min at room temperature.
    9. Wash sections three times with wash buffer for 5 min each.
    10. Add DAB Chromogen Concentrate to DAB Diluent and mix well before use.
    11. Apply 100–400 µl DAB to each section and monitor closely. 1–10 min generally provides an acceptable staining intensity.
    12. Immerse slides in dH2O.
    13. If desired, counterstain sections with hematoxylin.
    14. Wash sections in dH2O two times for 5 min each.
    15. Dehydrate sections: Incubate sections in 95% ethanol two times for 10 sec each; Repeat in 100% ethanol, incubating sections two times for 10 sec each; Repeat in xylene, incubating sections two times for 10 sec each.
    16. Mount sections with coverslips and mounting medium.
     

    Datasheet & SDS

    Biological Description

    Specificity
    β-Catenin Antibody [E8L3] detects endogenous levels of total β-Catenin protein.
    Subcellular Location
    Cell junction, Cell membrane, Cell projection, Cytoplasm, Cytoskeleton, Membrane, Nucleus, Synapse
    Uniprot ID
    P35222
    Clone
    E8L3
    Synonym(s)
    Catenin beta-1; Beta-catenin; CTNNB1; CTNNB
    Background
    β-Catenin is a multifunctional protein and a founding member of the Armadillo (ARM) repeat superfamily, composed of 781 amino acids in humans. It consists of a central domain with 12 imperfect ARM repeats forming a superhelix with a long positively charged groove that serves as a platform for interaction with diverse partners, flanked by flexible, negatively charged N- and C-terminal domains. The N-terminal domain contains phosphorylation sites for kinases CK1 and GSK3β, key for regulation via ubiquitin-mediated degradation. β-Catenin functions as a core component of cadherin-based adherens junctions, linking cell-cell adhesion to the actin cytoskeleton by binding α-catenin, and as the principal transcriptional co-activator in the canonical Wnt signaling pathway. Without Wnt signaling, β-catenin is phosphorylated by CK1 and GSK3β within a destruction complex containing Axin and APC, leading to its ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation, maintaining low cytoplasmic levels. Upon Wnt ligand activation of Frizzled/LRP5/6 receptors, this degradation is inhibited, allowing β-catenin to accumulate and translocate to the nucleus, where it binds TCF/LEF transcription factors to activate target genes governing cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. β-catenin's binding sites for cadherins, APC, and TCF/Lef overlap in the ARM repeats, indicating mutually exclusive interactions critical for switching between adhesion and transcriptional roles. The C-terminal Helix-C motif is essential for recruiting transcriptional coactivators but dispensable for adhesion functions. Dysregulation of β-catenin stability and signaling is implicated in various cancers and developmental disorders.
    References
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22617422/
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26604501/

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