Anti-myosin XVI antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the MYO16 gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 1858 amino acid residues and a mass of 206.1 kDa. Its subcellular localization is in the cytoplasm. Alternative splicing is reported to yield 4 different isoforms for this protein. A member of the Myosin protein family; NYAP protein family, it is known to be involved with brain development and the regulation of cell proliferation. Post-translational modifications have been described, including phosphorylation. Other names for this target antigen include MYR8, Myo16b, NYAP3, PPP1R107, unconventional myosin-XVI, MYO16 variant protein, myosin heavy chain Myr 8, and MYAP3. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat, bovine, frog, zebrafish, chimpanzee and chicken species. Some myosin XVI antibodies may have been used in research and have associated citations. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. ELISA, Immunocytochemistry, and Immunofluorescence are also common applications.