Abcam, ab236131, Anti-eIF4A3 antibody [EPR14301(B)] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal eIF4A3 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR14301(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), IP, WB, IHC-P, 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:
ab236131 is the carrier-free version of
ab180573
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.
EIF4A3 also known as DDX48 is an ATP-dependent RNA helicase. It unwinds RNA secondary structures in an energy-dependent manner being an important part in RNA metabolic processes. eIF4A3 has a molecular mass of approximately 46 kDa and is ubiquitously expressed in various tissues and cell types. It localizes in both the cytoplasm and nucleus indicating its involvement in diverse cellular functions.
Biological function summary
EIF4A3 engages in nonsense-mediated mRNA decay and plays a role in mRNA splicing. It is an important component of the exon junction complex (EJC) which includes other proteins like MAGOH and Y14. This complex ensures proper mRNA surveillance by marking transcripts that need to be subject to degradation if errors are found.
Pathways
EIF4A3 interacts with cellular processes such as mRNA surveillance and splicing. It integrates within the nonsense-mediated decay (NMD) pathway and the spliceosome-associated pathways. eIF4A3's activity closely relates to proteins like UPF1 and RNPS1 which coordinate the removal of defective mRNA and support mRNA splicing.
EIF4A3 has connections with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Aberrant expression of eIF4A3 links to tumor progression where its role in RNA processing becomes dysregulated. Moreover in neurodegenerative disorders like spinal muscular atrophy eIF4A3 interacts with proteins such as SMN leading to deficits in mRNA processing which contributes to disease pathology.