{"product_id":"abcam-ab202445","title":"Abcam, ab202445, Anti-Smad2 + Smad3 antibody [EPR19557-4] - ChIP Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 20µL \/ 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Smad2 + Smad3 antibody [EPR19557-4] - ChIP Grade (ab202445) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Smad2 + Smad3 in  Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IP, ICC\/IF, ChIP . Suitable for  Human, Mouse, Rat . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 40 publications\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR19557-4,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), ChIC\/CUT\u0026amp;RUN-seq, ChIP, ICC\/IFSee 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\nWhat is this antibody validated in?\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Smad2 + Smad3 antibody [EPR19557-4] - ChIP Grade (ab202445) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunocytochemistry\/immunofluorescence (ICC\/IF), ChIP in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is the molecular weight of Smad2 + Smad3?\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Smad2 + Smad3 [EPR19557-4] - ChIP Grade (ab202445) specifically detects a band for Smad2 + Smad3 (UniProt: Q15796) at a molecular weight of 52kDa.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrusted by the scientific community\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Smad2 + Smad3 [EPR19557-4] - ChIP Grade (ab202445) was first used in a scientific publication in 2016 and has been cited over 40 times in peer-reviewed journals.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrial sizes available!\u003cbr\u003e\nTest your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover our selection of trial-size antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\nOther related products\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR19557-4] also available for your convenience: ab202445, Carrier free -\u003cbr\u003e\nab232326\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: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nSmad2 and Smad3 are intracellular proteins tightly involved in the TGF-Β signaling pathway. These proteins also known as mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 and 3 play an important role in transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus. Smad2 has a molecular weight of approximately 58 kDa while Smad3 is about 52 kDa. They are expressed in various tissues throughout the body including heart skin and immune cells. Upon activation Smad2 and Smad3 undergo phosphorylation a modification that is important for their function as signal transducers.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe functions of Smad2 and Smad3 are critical in mediating cellular processes such as proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. These proteins often form complexes specifically oligomeric structures with other Smad proteins like co-Smad4 to exert their regulatory roles. The Smad2\/3 complexes control the transcription of specific genes in response to TGF-Β stimuli influencing cellular responses in a context-dependent manner.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nSmad2 and Smad3 are central to the TGF-Β signaling pathway one significant pathway that affects cellular growth and differentiation. These proteins interact with TGF-Β receptors on the cell surface to become phosphorylated forming a complex with Smad4 which then translocates to the nucleus. In the nucleus this complex regulates gene expression. Both Smad2 and Smad3 also engage with other signaling pathways such as the MAPK pathway further influencing cell behavior and cooperating with proteins like ERK.\u003cbr\u003e\nSmad2 and Smad3 have been linked to conditions like cancer and fibrosis. Dysregulation of Smad2\/3 signaling often leads to unchecked cell proliferation a hallmark of tumorigenesis. In fibrosis excessive Smad2\/3 activity contributes to tissue scarring due to increased extracellular matrix production. For instance their interaction with proteins like α-SMA (alpha-smooth muscle actin) in fibroblasts plays a role in cardiac and pulmonary fibrosis. Understanding their exact contribution provides insights into potential therapeutic targets for treating these diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844159295657,"sku":"ab202445","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab202445","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}