Abcam, ab106928, Anti-Wnt9b antibody

Size: 100µg
Goat Polyclonal WNT9B antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human WNT9B aa 150-200.
Key facts
Host species:Goat,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human WNT9B aa 150-200. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O14905

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab106928 was purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide., Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.5% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Wnt9b also known as Wingless-related integration site 9b is a protein important for cell signaling. It is part of the Wnt protein family with a mass of approximately 40 kDa. Scientists detect Wnt9b expression in several tissues including the kidney liver and certain cell types in the developing limb. The Wnt proteins play an important role in developmental processes through signaling pathways.
Biological function summary
Wnt9b impacts critical cellular events by mediating signaling processes. It interacts with other proteins forming complexes that influence gene expression and cell fate determination. Wnt9b significantly contributes to embryonic development particularly in organogenesis such as kidney and limb formation. Researchers have noted its role in maintaining the balance between proliferation and differentiation in those tissues.
Pathways
Current research has placed Wnt9b within the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and the non-canonical Wnt signaling pathway. These pathways involve important proteins like β-catenin in the canonical pathway which affects transcriptional regulation. Wnt9b also interacts with Frizzled receptors modulating downstream signaling effects. These pathways are essential in regulating cellular functions such as stem cell pluripotency and cellular differentiation.
Scientists have linked Wnt9b to developmental disorders and cancer. In kidney development mutations or altered expression can lead to renal dysplasia or agenesis disorders connected with other pathways and factors such as BMP4. In cancer biology aberrant Wnt9b signaling correlates with tumorigenesis particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma where it may interact with proteins like AXIN2 leading to altered cell cycle progression and proliferation. Understanding Wnt9b's involvement in these conditions offers potential for therapeutic targets.