Anti-EF-Tu Antibody

This rabbit polyclonal antibody from Antibodies.com targets EF-Tu (Elongation Factor Tu), a highly conserved GTP-binding protein that delivers aminoacyl-tRNA to the ribosome during protein translation. In human cells, the mitochondrial counterpart TUFM drives translation of mitochondrially-encoded respiratory chain subunits, making it a valuable marker for studies of mitochondrial translation activity and proteostasis.

Validated for western blot, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence workflows, the unconjugated reagent is supplied at 1 mg/ml in PBS with 0.1% sodium azide and 50% glycerol. The 100 µl vial provides enough material for multiple experimental setups, while the polyclonal antibody offers broad epitope coverage across the target protein for reliable detection in human samples.

Human reactivity has been confirmed, supporting applications in mitochondrial biogenesis, translation fidelity, and cellular stress response research. The glycerol-containing buffer enables storage at standard freezer conditions, and the small aliquot size minimizes freeze-thaw cycles to preserve antibody binding activity over time.