Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ _x000D_ ZooMAb antibodies represent an entirely new generation of recombinant monoclonal antibodies._x000D_ Each ZooMAb antibody is manufactured using our proprietary recombinant expression system, purified to homogeneity, and precisely dispensed to produce robust and highly reproducible lot-to-lot consistency. Only top-performing clones are released for use by researchers. Each antibody is validated for high specificity and affinity across multiple applications, including its most commonly used application. ZooMAb antibodies are reliably available and ready to ship when you need them._x000D_ Learn more about ZooMAb here._x000D_ Specificity_x000D_ Clone 1I18 is a ZooMAb rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Mitochondrial ATP-dependent protease Lon (LONP)._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ GST/His-tagged recombinant fragment corresponding to 149 amino acids from the central region of Human LONP1._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Anti-LONP1, clone 1I18 ZooMAb, Cat. No. ZRB1314, is a recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody that specifically detects mitochondrial Lon protease homolog (LONP1) and has been tested for use in Immunocytochemistry, and Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), and Western Blotting._x000D_ Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected LONP1 in A431, HEK293, and L6 cell lysates._x000D_ Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:100 dilution from a representative lot detected LONP1 in human small intestine and rat colon tissue sections._x000D_ Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:10-100 dilution from a representative lot detected LONP1 in HeLa, A431, HUVEC, NIH 3T3 and MCF-7 cells._x000D_ Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user._x000D_ Target description_x000D_ Lon protease homolog, mitochondrial (UniProt: P36776; also known as EC:3.4.21.53, LONHs, Lon protease-like protein, LONP, Mitochondrial ATP-dependent protease Lon, Serine protease 15) is encoded by the LONP1 (also known as PRSS15) gene (Gene ID: 9361) in human. LONP is a homohexameric, nuclear encoded, mitochondrial matrix protein that acts as an ATP-dependent serine protease. It is expressed ubiquitously and is present at high levels in the liver, brain, heart, skeletal muscle, placenta. It is synthesized with a transit peptide (aa 1-67) that helps in its import into the matrix where it is cleaved off to generate the mature form. It is organized in a ring with a central cavity and the ATP-binding and proteolytic domains (AP-domain) form a hexameric chamber. Its N-terminal domain (aa 124-368) is crucial for the overall structure of the protein, maintaining it in a conformation allowing its proper functioning. It is highly conserved throughout evolution and is shown to be crucial for the maintenance of mitochondrial homeostasis. LONP mediates the selective degradation of mutant and abnormal proteins in mitochondria. It also has a chaperone function in the assembly of inner membrane protein complexes. It also participates in the regulation of mitochondrial gene expression and in the maintenance of the integrity of the mitochondrial DNA. Its DNA and RNA binding is stimulated by substrate and inhibited by ATP binding. This ZooMAb recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Pinti, M., et al. (2016). Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1857(8); 1300-1306)._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS with 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 μL._x000D_ Reconstitution_x000D_ 30 μg/mL after reconstitution at 25 μL per vial. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type._x000D_ Storage and Stability_x000D_ Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Legal Information_x000D_ ZooMAb is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany