Abcam, ab200426, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Lamin B2 antibody [EPR9701(B)]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Lamin B2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR9701(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications: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.

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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Lamin B2 also referred to as 'ln43' or 'lmnB2' is a lamin molecule with a molecular weight of approximately 66 kDa. It is an important component of the nuclear lamina an essential structure that provides mechanical support to the nuclear envelope. Lamin B2 is expressed in most cell types and is particularly abundant in cells with high proliferative capacity such as those in the fetal brain and liver. The protein is encoded by the LMNB2 gene and functions as an integral part of the nuclear envelope's architecture by interacting with other nuclear proteins.
Biological function summary
Lamin B2 plays a critical role in maintaining nuclear stability and chromatin organization. It is a part of a larger complex that includes Lamin B and other nuclear matrix proteins. This structural matrix is important for chromosomal segregation during cell division ensuring that the genetic material is evenly distributed between daughter cells. Lamin B2 also facilitates processes such as DNA replication and repair by serving as a scaffold for anchoring various molecular components within the nucleus.
Pathways
Lamin B2 is implicated in the regulation of the mitotic spindle formation during cell division which is a part of the cell cycle pathway. It interacts with proteins such as Lamin A and other nucleoporins contributing to the proper formation of nuclear pore complexes. Furthermore it plays a role in the pathway of apoptosis by modulating the release of factors from the nucleus that trigger cell death mechanisms. These interactions emphasize its importance in maintaining cellular function and integrity.
Alterations in Lamin B2 expression or function have been linked to certain types of cancer such as glioblastoma as well as to laminopathies. Laminopathies are a group of disorders caused by mutations in lamin proteins leading to defects in nuclear structure and function. Besides aberrant Lamin B2 is associated with neurological disorders through its interactions with other nuclear envelope protein components like Lamin A/C. These connections highlight the importance of Lamin B2 in both physiological processes and pathologies.