Cytoskeleton provides a range of antibodies raised to kinesin molecular motor proteins. They have been quality checked by Western blot, immuno-fluorescence in situ, ELISA and immuno-precipitation in the QC Max protocol. For more information on each antibody please click on the pdf icon below to see the datasheet.
In addition, Cytoskeleton has developed a unique line of fluorescent phalloidins with improved brightness and stability compared to other conjugates such as Alexa fluor and Cy dyes, for more information see the Acti-stain information page.
For product Datasheets and MSDSs please click on the PDF links below. For additional information, click on the FAQs tab above or contact our Technical Support department at tservice@cytoskeleton.com.
Cytoskeleton's antibodies products have been cited hundreds of times over the past 18 years. A select few are described here, for more citations on individual products please use the "Citations" tab on each individual product page.
Anti-kinesin heavy chain: rabbit polyclonal (Cat. # AKIN01)
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| Stegman, M. A., Goetz, J. A., Ascano, M., Jr., Ogden, S. K., Nybakken, K. E. and Robbins, D. J. (2004). The Kinesin-related protein Costal2 associates with membranes in a Hedgehog-sensitive, Smoothened-independent manner. J. Biol. Chem. 279, 7064-7071. |
| Ogden, S. K., Ascano, M., Jr., Stegman, M. A., Suber, L. M., Hooper, J. E. and Robbins, D. J. (2003). Identification of a functional interaction between the transmembrane protein Smoothened and the kinesin-related protein Costal2. Curr. Biol. 13, 1998-2003. |
| Duncan, J. E. and Warrior, R. (2002). The cytoplasmic dynein and kinesin motors have interdependent roles in patterning the Drosophila oocyte. Curr. Biol. 12, 1982-1991. |
| Stowers, R. S., Megeath, L. J., Gorska-Andrzejak, J., Meinertzhagen, I. A. and Schwarz, T. L. (2002). Axonal transport of mitochondria to synapses depends on milton, a novel Drosophila protein. Neuron 36, 1063-1077. |
Question 1: How do I know whether the MCAK polyclonal antibody is good for Western blotting and IF?
Answer 1: The datasheet (Cat. # AKIN05) and the website's individual product page (AKIN05) describe the applications for all of Cytoskeleton's antibodies. The MCAK antibody (Cat. # AKIN05) was raised against the motor domain of human kinesin MCAK. This antibody is recommended for detection of human MCAK only and has been tested by western blotting, immunocytochemistry and immunoprecipitation. Please see the Citations tab for references that have used this antibody.
Question 2: Can I test a sample of the CenP-E antibody?
Answer 2: All of Cytoskeleton’s antibodies are rigorously quality-controlled and tested under the conditions described in the product datasheet. In the rare event of a problem with an antibody, please contact our technical service group (tservice@cytoskeleton.com) for assistance. Free samples of the CENP-E antibody (cat# AKIN04) are not available. However, please contact Cytoskeleton’s customer service department (303-322-2254 or cserve@cytoskeleton.com) or (the Special offers webpage) to check on any special discount offers.
For more information, click on the Document tab above to see the datasheet.