Anti-OxPhos Complex IV subunit IV Mouse Antibody [P16M14]

Catalog No.: F3930

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Biological Description

Specificity

Anti-OxPhos Complex IV subunit IV Mouse Antibody [P16M14] detects endogenous levels of total OxPhos Complex IV subunit IV protein.

Background OxPhos Complex IV subunit IV (COX4) is a critical nuclear-encoded subunit of Complex IV, also known as cytochrome c oxidase (COX)—the terminal enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Complex IV catalyzes the transfer of electrons from cytochrome c to molecular oxygen, reducing it to water and simultaneously pumping protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane to establish the proton-motive force required for ATP synthesis. The complex comprises 14 subunits, including three mitochondrial DNA-encoded catalytic core subunits (COX1–3) that contain heme and copper centers essential for electron transfer, along with several nuclear-encoded accessory subunits, such as COX4, which contribute to complex stabilization and regulation. COX4 contains functional domains that facilitate interactions with other subunits and regulatory proteins, aiding in cytochrome c binding and enhancing proton pumping efficiency. COX4 also plays a key role in the assembly and biogenesis of Complex IV. It interacts with mitochondrial chaperones like mtHsp70 and Mge1, forming a chaperone-subunit complex that supports the efficient incorporation of COX4 into the enzyme complex and promotes the formation of respiratory supercomplexes, particularly under stress conditions such as heat shock. Loss or depletion of COX4 significantly disrupts Complex IV assembly and function, leading to reduced cytochrome c oxidase activity, impaired mitochondrial respiration, compromised membrane potential, and diminished ATP production.

Usage Information

Application WB Dilution
WB
1:2000
Reactivity Bovine, Human, Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish
Source Mouse MW
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
WB
Experimental Protocol:
 
Sample preparation
1. Tissue: Lyse the tissue sample by adding an appropriate volume of ice-cold 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 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 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. 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. Reference Table for Selecting PVDF Membrane Pore Size Specifications
( 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.

References

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17091399/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23864706/

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