Abcam, ab206088, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-ERCC1 antibody [EPR7277]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ERCC1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR7277,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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:
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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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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-Stable for 12 months at -20°C, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ERCC1 also known as Excision Repair Cross-Complementation Group 1 is an essential protein in DNA repair mechanisms. Weighing approximately 36 kDa ERCC1 is expressed in a variety of tissues throughout an organism. It carries out its function by forming a heterodimer with XPF which is a structure-specific endonuclease playing a vital role in the nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathway that helps maintain genomic stability. The presence of an antibody like 8F1 can be helpful for detecting the ERCC1 protein expression in biological samples through techniques like ELISA.
Biological function summary
ERCC1 plays a significant role in the DNA damage repair process where it interacts with its partner protein XPF to excise damaged DNA. The ERCC1-XPF complex recognizes and cuts both single- and double-stranded DNA therefore enabling the removal of DNA lesions caused by UV radiation or chemical mutagens. This action prevents mutations by ensuring accurate DNA replication and transcription.
Pathways
The ERCC1 protein is primarily involved in the nucleotide excision repair (NER) and interstrand cross-link repair pathways. Within these pathways ERCC1 provides repair capacity to the cell maintaining the functionality of the DNA by partnering with proteins such as XPF and participating in cross-link repair mechanisms. By coordinating with proteins like XPA and RPA ERCC1 assists in identifying and binding the damaged DNA facilitating the recruitment of other repair proteins.
The ERCC1 protein is linked to conditions such as Xeroderma Pigmentosum and Fanconi Anemia largely due to its critical role in DNA repair. Malfunctions or deficiencies in ERCC1 or its partner proteins can lead to compromised DNA repair resulting in susceptibility to cancer and other genomic instability disorders. ERCC1's relationship with proteins that partake in cell cycle regulation further emphasizes its impact on disease progression linking it with potential therapeutic targets for addressing these genetic disorders.