Abcam, ab223759, Anti-p115-RhoGEF antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal p115-RhoGEF antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 aa 200-350.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 aa 200-350. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q92888

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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.
The p115-RhoGEF also known as ARHGEF1 is a guanine nucleotide exchange factor that primarily activates RhoA a small GTPase. It has a molecular mass of approximately 115 kDa. You find p115-RhoGEF predominantly expressed in the heart lung and brain tissues. This protein facilitates the exchange of GDP for GTP on RhoA triggering downstream signaling events essential for cellular functions like growth motility and organization of cytoskeletal structures.
Biological function summary
P115-RhoGEF plays an important role in regulating actin cytoskeleton dynamics and transmitting signals from G-protein-coupled receptors. The protein is part of a signaling complex that includes heterotrimeric G proteins. Through its influence on the actin cytoskeleton p115-RhoGEF helps control changes in cell shape and movement. These activities contribute significantly to various cellular processes including differentiation and migration.
Pathways
P115-RhoGEF is an essential component in the RhoA signaling pathway. This pathway regulates cytoskeletal dynamics and has critical implications for processes like cell adhesion and migration. p115-RhoGEF collaborates with other proteins such as Gα12/13 subunits to mediate its signaling effects. Besides the RhoA pathway p115-RhoGEF also interacts with the PI3K/Akt pathway influencing cellular survival and apoptosis.
Disruptions in p115-RhoGEF activity link to cardiovascular diseases and certain forms of cancer. Alterations in its function may lead to improper cell movement contributing to metastasis in cancer development. Additionally abnormal regulation of RhoA signaling connected to p115-RhoGEF could compromise vascular integrity implicating this protein in hypertension. During disease progression p115-RhoGEF interacts with other proteins like ROCK1 to exert these pathological effects.