Abcam, ab124710, Anti-Importin 9/RANBP9 antibody [EPR1352]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Importin 9/RANBP9 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR1352,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee 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:
Patented technology
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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-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, 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.
Importin 9 also known as RANBP9 or IPO9 is a nuclear transport receptor with a molecular mass of approximately 107 kDa. This protein facilitates the transport of molecules into the nucleus a process essential for cellular function. Importin 9 is expressed in various tissues and plays a significant role in shuttling proteins and some RNA species across the nuclear envelope. As a member of the importin family it interacts with nuclear localization signals on target proteins steering them through nuclear pore complexes.
Biological function summary
Importin 9 participates in intracellular transport by binding cargo proteins in the cytoplasm and transporting them into the nucleus. It operates as part of the larger nuclear transport complex which relies on the Ran GTPase system for direction and timing. Importin 9's role is pivotal in regulating gene expression and cell cycle activities as transported molecules often influence transcriptional activity within the nucleus. This regulation assists in maintaining normal cellular functions and adaptations to stress signals.
Pathways
Importin 9 is integral to the nucleocytoplasmic transport pathway essential for several cellular processes including the regulation of signal transduction and chromatin remodeling. Ran GTPase facilitates the release of cargo once Importin 9 reaches the nucleus while the protein Importin β plays a cooperative role in many pathways. Together they ensure the correct localization of proteins necessary for DNA replication and repair highlighting Importin 9's role in DNA-related processes.
Dysfunction of Importin 9 links to neurological conditions and cancer. Abnormal regulation of nuclear transport may contribute to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases where Importin 9 collaborates with Tau protein in neuronal cells. In oncology altered Importin 9 activity has connections to tumorigenesis often involving the c-Myc protein where misregulated nuclear transport leads to uncontrolled cell proliferation and cancer progression.