Abcam, ab155082, Anti-TdT antibody [EPR9732]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Anti-TdT antibody [EPR9732] (ab155082) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting TdT in Western Blot, IHC-P . Suitable for Human . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR9732,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee 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:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-TdT antibody [EPR9732] (ab155082) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human samples.
What is the molecular weight of TdT?
Anti-TdT [EPR9732] (ab155082) specifically detects a band for TdT (UniProt: P04053) at a molecular weight of 59kDa.
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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, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.5% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The target protein TdT also known as terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase or DNTT is an enzyme with a mass of approximately 58 kDa. TdT is specifically expressed in the thymus and bone marrow during early B and T lymphocyte development. This enzyme adds nucleotides to the 3' ends of DNA contributing to the diversity of the immune response by introducing variability at the junctions of gene segments.
Biological function summary
Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase plays an important role in the adaptive immune system. By adding random nucleotides to the V(D)J regions during the development of T and B cells it enhances the variability of antigen receptors. Although TdT does not form part of a larger protein complex its activity directly influences the effectiveness of antigen recognition by lymphocytes important for immune surveillance and response.
Pathways
Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase fits into the V(D)J recombination pathway which is essential for the assembly of diverse antigen receptor genes in immature lymphocytes. This enzyme works in conjunction with proteins like RAG1/RAG2 which initiate the DNA cleavage process necessary for recombination and with DNA ligase IV for the joining stage. Enhanced diversity generated by TdT's activity substantiates an effective and adaptable immune response.
TdT is associated with lymphoid malignancies such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) where its expression acts as a diagnostic marker. Overexpression or dysregulation of TdT often found in these leukemias correlates with abnormal lymphocyte proliferation. TdT involvement in these disorders is linked to abnormal p53 pathways as p53 mutation frequently occurs alongside abnormal TdT activity suggesting a connection to cellular growth and survival dysregulation in affected cells.