Trk C Antibody (WW6) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2b antibody that detects Trk C in human samples through applications such as western blotting (WB), immunofluorescence (IF), and immunohistochemistry. Trk C, a member of the tropomyosin receptor kinase family, plays a crucial role in the nervous system by serving as a functional receptor for neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), which is essential for the survival and differentiation of neurons. Anti-Trk C antibody (WW6) helps researchers study neurotrophic signaling, which influences neuronal development and plasticity. Notably, Trk C is primarily expressed in nervous tissue, and various isoforms, produced through alternative splicing, exhibit distinct structural features that may affect their functional roles in neurotrophic signaling pathways. For instance, isoform A is the full-length version, while isoforms B, C, and D have specific deletions that could potentially alter their interaction with NT-3 and other signaling molecules. Trk C monoclonal antibody (WW6) enables researchers to gain insights into the mechanisms of neurotrophic signaling and its implications in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Alexa Fluor® is a trademark of Molecular Probes Inc., OR., USA
LI-COR® and Odyssey® are registered trademarks of LI-COR Biosciences
Trk C Antibody (WW6) References:
- Trk C signaling is required for retinal progenitor cell proliferation. | Das, I., et al. 2000. J Neurosci. 20: 2887-95. PMID: 10751441
- Trk C receptor signaling regulates cardiac myocyte proliferation during early heart development in vivo. | Lin, MI., et al. 2000. Dev Biol. 226: 180-91. PMID: 11023679
- Alterations in trk A, trk B and trk C receptor immunoreactivities in parietal cortex and cerebellum in Alzheimer's disease. | Savaskan, E., et al. 2000. Eur Neurol. 44: 172-80. PMID: 11053967
- NGF, NT-3 and Trk C mRNAs, but not TrkA mRNA, are upregulated in the paraventricular structures in experimental hydrocephalus. | Shinoda, M., et al. 2001. Childs Nerv Syst. 17: 704-12. PMID: 11862435
- Rat cerebral endothelial cells express trk C and are regulated by neurotrophin-3. | Takeo, C., et al. 2003. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 305: 400-6. PMID: 12745089
- Expression of neurotrophin receptor Trk-C in nevi and melanomas. | Xu, X., et al. 2003. J Cutan Pathol. 30: 318-22. PMID: 12753172
- Developmental regulation of neurotrophin-3 and trk C splice variants in optic nerve glia in vivo. | Elkabes, S., et al. 1995. Neuroscience. 66: 879-89. PMID: 7651615
- Neurotrophin-3-like immunoreactivity and Trk C expression in human spinal motoneurones in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. | Duberley, RM., et al. 1997. J Neurol Sci. 148: 33-40. PMID: 9125388
- Expression and function of Trk-C in favourable human neuroblastomas. | Yamashiro, DJ., et al. 1997. Eur J Cancer. 33: 2054-7. PMID: 9516852
- Coexpression of mRNA for the full-length neurotrophin receptor trk-C and trk-A in favourable neuroblastoma. | Svensson, T., et al. 1997. Eur J Cancer. 33: 2058-63. PMID: 9580079