Abcam, ab215249, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CRISPR-Cas9 antibody [EPR19799]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CRISPR-Cas9 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Transfected cell line - Staphylococcus aureus samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR19799,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
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.

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-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CRISPR-Cas9 also known simply as Cas9 is a protein that acts as a molecular scissor in gene editing. It has a molecular weight of approximately 160 kDa. Cas9 is a part of the CRISPR-Cas system originally discovered in bacteria where it serves as an adaptive immune system. In bacterial cells Cas9 targets and cleaves specific DNA sequences allowing for targeted gene modifications. While the expression of the CRISPR-Cas system occurs naturally in prokaryotes scientists now harness it in various organisms for genetic manipulation.
Biological function summary
The Cas9 protein functions as an integral part of the CRISPR-Cas9 complex which includes a guide RNA to direct the protein to specific DNA sequences. This complex enables precise cuts at targeted locations within the genome. The Cas9 protein size allows it to fit effectively within cells facilitating genome editing in areas such as research agriculture and therapeutics. The complexity of CRISPR-Cas9 also includes the interaction with other cellular components that assist in DNA repair post-cleavage.
Pathways
CRISPR-Cas9 plays a role in DNA repair pathways particularly non-homologous end joining and homologous recombination. After Cas9-induced DNA breaks these pathways become active to repair the cleaved DNA. The gene editing process facilitated by CRISPR-Cas9 often involves interaction with DNA repair proteins like ku70/80 and Rad51 in response to induced breaks. This allows for either the incorporation of new genetic material or the modification of existing genes.
CRISPR-Cas9 has potential in treating genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. By correcting mutated genes scientists aim to restore normal gene function offering potential therapeutic benefits. Additionally CRISPR-Cas9 relates indirectly to p53 a protein known for its tumor suppressor functions because gene-editing processes can sometimes activate p53-dependent pathways leading to cell cycle arrest or apoptosis. This highlights the importance of understanding the broader implications of CRISPR-Cas9 in therapeutic applications.