{"product_id":"abcam-ab109559","title":"Abcam, ab109559, Anti-Nucleoside phosphorylase antibody [EPR5714]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Nucleoside phosphorylase antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR5714,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies reactivity\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease\u003cbr\u003e\ncontact us\u003cbr\u003e\nfor more information.\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nNucleoside phosphorylase also known as PNP or purine nucleoside phosphorylase is an enzyme with a vital mechanical role in nucleoside metabolism. The enzyme facilitates the phosphorolytic cleavage of the glycosidic bond in nucleosides producing ribose 1-phosphate and free bases such as guanine and hypoxanthine. This catalytic function plays an important part in nucleotide salvage pathways. PNP has a molecular mass of approximately 32000 Daltons and shows expression predominantly in the lymphoid tissues including the thymus and spleen.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nNucleoside phosphorylase is important in maintaining nucleotide homeostasis. It operates as a monomer or part of a homotrimeric complex which allows it to efficiently catalyze its reactions in purine metabolism. The absence or dysfunction of PNP results in the accumulation of nucleosides and diminished levels of nucleotide pools which can severely hamper DNA replication and repair.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nNucleoside phosphorylase plays an integral role in the purine salvage pathway which is vital for recycling purines to form new nucleotides. It works alongside other enzymes such as adenine phosphoribosyltransferase to conserve energy by recycling purines. This pathway connects closely with the hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) pathway showing how PNP is intertwined in broader nucleotide biosynthesis and degradation processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nDeficiencies in nucleoside phosphorylase correlate strongly with immunodeficiencies notably purine nucleoside phosphorylase deficiency (PNP deficiency) which leads to compromised T-cell immunity. This condition can result in recurrent infections and developmental delay. Additionally the enzyme's dysregulation associates with certain leukemias where altered nucleotide pools contribute to the proliferation of malignant cells. In these contexts PNP interacts with proteins central to these disorders including those involved in purine metabolism placing it at a critical junction for potential therapeutic intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850269577385,"sku":"ab109559","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab109559","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}