Dynamins are a family of GTPases transcribed from at least three separate genes. They contain several conserved regions; an amino-terminal GTPase domain, a centrally located membrane-binding plekstrin homology domain (PHD), and a region located in front of the proline-rich domain (PRD). This PRD region is thought to mediate interactions between dynamin and other cellular proteins. There are also at least three isoforms of this protein. Dynamin 2 is ubiquitous. Dynamin 3 is expressed in the brain, testis, heart and lung. Dynamin 1 is exclusively neuronal and is phosphorylated by PKC and dephosphorylated by calcineurin during an action potential in the nerve terminal. It is believed that this dephosphorylation provides a trigger for the cellular process of clatherin-mediated and fluid-phase endocytosis.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:1000. The labeling of the Dynamin bands of rat brain is blocked by the phosphopeptide but not by the dephosphopeptide.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Cellular Localization: Cytoplasmic
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.