Abcam, ab200770, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-IMPDH2 antibody [EPR8364(B)]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal IMPDH2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR8364(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), 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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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.
IMPDH2 also known as inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase 2 plays an important role in the de novo synthesis of guanine nucleotides. This enzyme with a molecular mass of approximately 56 kDa catalyzes the conversion of inosine monophosphate (IMP) to xanthosine monophosphate (XMP) an important step in the nucleotide biosynthesis. IMPDH2 is expressed in various tissues across the body with high expression in proliferating cells due to increased nucleotide requirements.
Biological function summary
IMPDH2 functions as a homotetramer forming part of a larger complex that regulates nucleotide levels. This regulation is critical for cell growth differentiation and proliferation. IMPDH2 activity drives the synthesis of guanine nucleotides which are essential for DNA and RNA synthesis influencing cellular communication and energy transfer.
Pathways
The target IMPDH2 has a significant role in the purine nucleotide biosynthesis pathway aligning with other enzymes like GMP synthetase. This pathway is critical in maintaining cellular nucleotide pools. IMPDH2’s activity closely interacts with guanosine monophosphate reductase within the same pathway ensuring the balance between different types of nucleotides necessary for various cellular processes.
Aberrations in IMPDH2 activity link to immunological diseases and cancer. Overexpression or upregulation of this enzyme contributes to the rapid proliferation seen in cancerous cells by maintaining high guanine nucleotide levels. Additionally IMPDH2 serves as a target for immunosuppressive drugs used in autoimmune conditions highlighting its relationship with T- and B-cell proliferation. This positions IMPDH2 in therapeutic strategies alongside its pathway partners to modulate disease outcomes.