Rabbit Polyclonal CLTCL1 Antibody

The CLTCL1 antibody targets the protein encoded by the *CLTCL1* gene (Clathrin Heavy Chain Like 1), a member of the clathrin family involved in intracellular vesicle trafficking and membrane dynamics. Clathrin proteins typically form triskelion structures that mediate endocytosis, receptor internalization, and organelle biogenesis. While CLTC (clathrin heavy chain) is well-characterized, CLTCL1 shares structural homology but exhibits distinct expression patterns and regulatory roles. CLTCL1 is implicated in processes such as synaptic vesicle recycling, Golgi-lysosome transport, and cell adhesion, though its precise functions remain under investigation. Dysregulation of CLTCL1 has been linked to neurological disorders, cancer progression, and immune response modulation. The CLTCL1 antibody is widely used in research to study protein localization, expression levels, and interactions via techniques like Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. Its application aids in elucidating CLTCL1's role in cellular homeostasis, disease mechanisms, and potential therapeutic targeting. Commercial antibodies are typically validated for specificity across human, mouse, and rat samples, though cross-reactivity with other clathrin isoforms requires careful experimental controls. Ongoing studies aim to clarify CLTCL1's unique contributions to clathrin-mediated pathways and its relevance in biomedical contexts.