{"product_id":"abcam-ab226047","title":"Abcam, ab226047, Anti-Rab4 antibody [EPR3043] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Rab4 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC\/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR3043,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IP, WB, ICC\/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra)See reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nab226047 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab109009\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nRab4 also known as Ras-related protein Rab-4A is a small GTPase with a molecular mass of approximately 24 kDa. This protein is expressed in various cell types predominantly in tissues with high endocytic activity. Rab4 primarily functions as an endosome marker cooperating with the endocytic machinery to regulate sorting and recycling of endosomes. It occupies key positions on early endosomes relevant to its role in vesicular trafficking and membrane transportation. Endosome staining typically identifies Rab4 as an essential component in understanding endocytosis dynamics.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nRab4 coordinates the trafficking of cargo between endosomes and the plasma membrane. It usually forms part of a protein complex that governs the recycling pathway of internalized membrane proteins and lipids. Rab4 modulates various cellular processes by impacting the rapid recycling of receptors receptors often return to the cell surface in response to Rab4 regulation. This action is important for maintaining cellular homeostasis and efficient signal transduction serving as a checkpoint for receptor-mediated events.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nThe protein plays significant roles in the endocytic recycling pathway and the insulin signaling pathway. Rab4's activity influences the trafficking cycle often interacting with other proteins such as Rab11 and Rab5 to ensure efficient cargo movement within cells. By facilitating swift endosome recycling Rab4 has a direct impact on intracellular signaling and trafficking pathways supporting a range of cellular activities. This concerted interaction accentuates its importance in managing endosomal traffic and maintaining cellular connectivity.\u003cbr\u003e\nRab4 has implications in neurodegenerative disease and cancer. Abnormal Rab4 function disrupts endosomal signaling contributing to the pathogenesis of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease where it interacts with proteins such as amyloid precursor protein (APP). In cancer the dysregulation of Rab4-associated pathways affects tumor progression and metastasis. Rab4's connection with proteins like EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) indicates its potential role in altering cancer cell behaviors and resistance mechanisms making it a focus of interest in therapeutic approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851637477545,"sku":"ab226047","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab226047","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}