
eIF4G Antibody (C-11) is a mouse monoclonal IgM antibody that detects eIF4G in mouse, rat, and human samples through applications such as western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). eIF4G plays a crucial role in the initiation of protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells by forming part of the eukaryotic initiation complex eIF4F, which is essential for ribosome binding to mRNA. This complex, composed of eIF4G, eIF4E, and eIF4A, facilitates the unwinding of mRNA secondary structures, thereby allowing for efficient translation. eIF4G serves as a scaffold that links eIF4E, which binds to the mRNA "cap," and eIF4A, an ATP-dependent RNA helicase, to the eIF3 complex, which is vital for the recruitment of the ribosome. Proper functioning of eIF4G is critical for regulating protein synthesis, and any dysregulation can lead to various diseases, including cancer. With an ability to interact with multiple initiation factors, eIF4G is a key player in the control of gene expression and cellular response to environmental signals, making anti-eIF4G antibody (C-11) an invaluable tool for researchers studying translational regulation and its implications in health and disease.
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
eIF4G Antibody (C-11) | sc-377288 | 200 µg/ml | $322.00 | |||
eIF4G Antibody (C-11): m-IgGκ BP-HRP Bundle | sc-550756 | 200 µg Ab; 40 µg BP | $361.00 | |||
eIF4G (C-11) Neutralizing Peptide | sc-377288 P | 100 µg/0.5 ml | $69.00 |