Description_x000D_ Specificity_x000D_ Specifically labels vinculin at cell-cell and cell-substrate contacts. Reacts strongly with human vinculin. Shows cross-reactivity with smooth muscle metavinculin._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ purified human vinculin from uterus._x000D_ Application_x000D_ Monoclonal Anti-Vinculin-FITC antibody is suitable for immunofluorescence staining of fibroblasts cells to study the effects of nanofiber spatial organization on cell behaviors. It is also suitable for direct immunofluorescence at a dilution of 1:50 using methanol/acetone fixed cultured bovine MDBK cells._x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 1% bovine serum albumin and 15 mM sodium azide._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_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ Vinculin is a cytoskeletal protein with molecular mass of ~116 kDa. Vinculin is closely associated with adhesive membrane areas, such as focal contacts, podosomes, or intercellular junctions of the zonula adherens type. It acts as a mediator in interactions of integrins and the actin cytoskeleton. It forms a bridge between integrins, receptors for ECM molecules on the cell surface and the F-actin cytoskeleton. It is associated with talin and α-actinin which directly connects with integrins. It has ability to bind α-catenin as well as the vasodilator stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) in focal contact assembly.