Abcam, ab108510, Anti-MBD1 antibody [EPR3564]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MBD1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR3564,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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Patented technology
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Methyl-CpG binding domain protein 1 (MBD1) also known as CXXC-type and BYE1 domain containing 1 recognizes and binds to methylated CpG sites in the DNA. This protein has a molecular weight of approximately 70 kDa. MBD1 is expressed widely in human tissues with higher levels detectable in the brain particularly the cerebral cortex. It acts within the nucleus where it functions as an important participant in the regulation of gene expression through DNA methylation.
Biological function summary
MBD1 influences the repression or activation of genomic transcription. It binds to methylated DNA and interacts with other proteins including methyl CpG binding proteins to form transcriptional repression complexes. This activity plays a role in gene silencing and modulation. MBD1 ensures proper interpretation of epigenetic marks therefore sustaining cellular identity and lineage commitment. In some cells MBD1 also engages with chromatin remodeling complexes to influence chromatin structure.
Pathways
MBD1 plays a significant role in the epigenetic and transcription regulation pathways. It is directly involved in DNA methylation processes interacting with histone deacetylases such as HDAC1 and other chromatin-modifying proteins. The pathway provides an important mechanism for long-term transcriptional silencing affecting developmental processes and cellular differentiation through methylation-dependent transcriptional regulation. MBD1 shares pathway interactions with proteins like MeCP2 highlighting interconnected roles in maintaining DNA methylation landscapes.
MBD1 has links to neurological disorders and cancer. It shows associations with Rett syndrome a neurodevelopmental disorder through its interaction with other methyl CpG binding proteins. Mutations or dysregulation in MBD1’s function can disrupt normal methylation patterns contributing to gene expression changes seen in disease states. In cancer aberrant MBD1 expression may lead to inappropriate gene silencing impacting tumor suppressor genes. Many cancers including glioblastoma exhibit altered MBD1 expression levels implicating its role in tumorigenesis.