
SMN Antibody (H-7) is a mouse monoclonal IgM antibody that detects SMN in human samples through applications such as western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). SMN, or survival of motor neuron, is a crucial protein involved in the assembly of spliceosomal small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs), which are essential for pre-mRNA splicing in the nucleus. The proper functioning of SMN is vital for maintaining motor neuron health, as SMN deficiency leads to spinal muscular atrophy, a severe neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor neuron loss. SMN exists in multiple isoforms due to alternative splicing and forms a complex with several proteins, including Gemin2, Gemin3, and various spliceosomal snRNP proteins, facilitating snRNP assembly in the cytoplasm and recycling in the nucleus. SMN localization in both cytoplasm and nucleus underscores a dual role in snRNP assembly and pre-mRNA splicing, processes critical for gene expression regulation. SMN presence in various tissues, including brain, spinal cord, and skeletal muscle, highlights importance in overall cellular function and potential impact of dysfunction in various diseases. Anti-SMN antibody (H-7) serves as an invaluable tool for researchers studying molecular mechanisms underlying spinal muscular atrophy and related disorders.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
SMN Antibody (H-7) | sc-137200 | 200 µg/ml | $322.00 | |||
SMN Antibody (H-7): m-IgGκ BP-HRP Bundle | sc-550739 | 200 µg Ab; 40 µg BP | $361.00 |