Anti-ATP6 Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody for WB, IF/ICC, IHC-P, ELISA - P00848

Core Product Specifications and Parameters

Biological Background: ATP6 Function and Localization

• ATP6 (ATP synthase F(0) complex subunit a) is a mitochondrial membrane protein that constitutes the proton-conducting channel of the F(0) domain of ATP synthase (Complex V), essential for oxidative phosphorylation.
• The ATP synthase complex couples proton translocation across the inner mitochondrial membrane to ATP synthesis, with the F(0) domain channel formed by subunit a and multiple copies of subunit c.
• Subunit a contains two critical half-channels (inlet and outlet) that guide protons from the intermembrane space into the matrix following a Grotthuss mechanism, driving ATP production.
• The protein is encoded by the mitochondrial genome (gene Mtatp6) and is highly conserved across mammalian species, with human and mouse orthologs showing functional equivalence.
• Subcellular localization is restricted to the mitochondrial inner membrane, with multiple transmembrane helices spanning the lipid bilayer, as reflected by its classification under keywords such as “Transmembrane” and “Transmembrane helix”.
• ATP6 is a core component of the proton-transporting sector of ATP synthase (CF(0)), and its disruption can lead to impaired cellular energy metabolism and associated mitochondrial disorders.

Experimental Guidance and Technical Tips

• For Western blot analysis, a specific band at approximately 25 kDa may be observed; consider using mitochondrial-enriched lysates to enhance detection sensitivity.
• In immunofluorescence (IF/ICC) and immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), optimal staining may require antigen retrieval techniques; validate the antibody in relevant human and mouse tissue samples.
• The polyclonal nature of this antibody can offer robust signal amplification, but lot-to-lot variability should be considered for quantitative assays.
• For ELISA applications, the antibody may serve as a capture or detection reagent; empirical determination of working concentrations is recommended.

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