Abcam, ab20254, Anti-XRCC3 antibody [XRCC3 10F1/6]

Size: 50µg
Mouse Monoclonal XRCC3 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Full Length Protein corresponding to Human DNA repair protein XRCC3.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:XRCC3 10F1/6,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Full Length Protein corresponding to Human DNA repair protein XRCC3. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O43542

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A/G, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
XRCC3 also known as X-Ray Repair Cross Complementing 3 plays an important role in DNA repair processes. It is a protein weighing approximately 39 kDa and is expressed in many tissues within the human body. This protein belongs to the RAD51 family of recombinases and is essential during homologous recombination ensuring the stability and integrity of the genome by assisting in the repair of double-strand breaks in DNA.
Biological function summary
XRCC3 promotes DNA repair and genomic stability and functions as part of a complex. It associates with other proteins in the RAD51 family to facilitate the proper repair mechanisms required for maintaining cellular health. XRCC3’s activity in homologous recombination is critical to prevent DNA damage accumulation which could lead to chromosomal abnormalities impacting cell survival and proliferation.
Pathways
XRCC3 is integrally involved in homologous recombination repair and the broader DNA damage response network. It interacts closely with RAD51 and BRCA2 to mediate accurate DNA repair by homologous recombination ensuring precise repair pathway activation and reducing erroneous repair activities. XRCC3 supports the recruitment of RAD51 to DNA breaks and collaborates with the Fanconi anemia pathway to protect against genomic instability.
XRCC3 mutations or dysfunctions have associations with cancer susceptibility particularly breast cancer. The protein’s role in DNA repair links it to other proteins like BRCA1 and BRCA2 which have established connections in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes. Altered XRCC3 expression or sequence changes can compromise DNA repair pathways heightening the risk of tumorigenesis due to unchecked DNA damage accumulation.