Epilepsy, progressive myoclonus type 2A (EPM2A), also known as laforin, is a dual-specificity phosphatase that associates with polyribosomes. The protein may be involved in the control of glycogen metabolism, particularly in monitoring for and preventing the formation of poorly branched glycogen molecules. Defects in EPM2A are a cause of progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 2(EPM2), also known as Lafora disease. EPM2 is an autosomal recessive and severe form of adolescent-onset progressive epilepsy.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:1000-2000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Hybridoma:
Hybridization of mouse F0 myeloma cells with spleen cells from BALB/c mice immunized with a recombinant human EPM2A protein.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.