Abcam, ab220816, Anti-NEDD8 antibody [Y297] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NEDD8 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:Y297,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, IP, 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.,
Specificity:This antibody detects NEDD8 bound to cullins proteins (neddylated cullins) as well as free NEDD8.

Product details:
ab220816 is the carrier-free version of
ab81264
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
NEDD8 also known as neural precursor cell expressed developmentally downregulated protein 8 is a small ubiquitin-like protein with a molecular weight of approximately 9 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues prominently in the brain and muscles. NEDD8 conjugates to target proteins modifying their functions by altering their stability activity or location. It plays a role in the regulation of protein degradation.
Biological function summary
The NEDD8 protein is part of a modification system that activates cullin-RING ligase complexes. This activation promotes the ubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation of targeted proteins. As a post-translational modification system similar to ubiquitin NEDD8 is important for maintaining protein homeostasis by ensuring timely degradation and turnover of cellular proteins. These processes impact cell cycle progression signal transduction and stress responses.
Pathways
NEDD8 is a central player in the ubiquitin-proteasome system an essential pathway for protein turnover. It is particularly important in the NEDDylation pathway where it regulates protein functions by transiently attaching to substrate proteins. Through these processes NEDD8 interacts closely with proteins like cullins and ubiquitin affecting cellular responses and maintaining cellular integrity under different conditions.
NEDD8 influences several pathological states. Aberrant NEDD8 conjugation can lead to cancer by disrupting the controlled degradation of proteins involved in cell cycle regulation such as p27 and p21. Additionally improper NEDDylation has links to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's as it affects proteins related to synaptic function and neuronal survival. Understanding the role of NEDD8 in these diseases aids in the development of potential therapeutic strategies.