Abcam, ab240046, Anti-IMPDH2 antibody [EPR8364(B)] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal IMPDH2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR8364(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, WBSee 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:The immunogen used to raise this antibody shares 79% homology with Human IMPDH1.This antibody shows very faint band when testing IMPDH1 recombinant protein in WB test.

Product details:
ab240046 is the carrier-free version of
ab131158
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.
IMPDH2 also known as inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase 2 plays an important role in the de novo synthesis of guanine nucleotides. This enzyme with a molecular mass of approximately 56 kDa catalyzes the conversion of inosine monophosphate (IMP) to xanthosine monophosphate (XMP) an important step in the nucleotide biosynthesis. IMPDH2 is expressed in various tissues across the body with high expression in proliferating cells due to increased nucleotide requirements.
Biological function summary
IMPDH2 functions as a homotetramer forming part of a larger complex that regulates nucleotide levels. This regulation is critical for cell growth differentiation and proliferation. IMPDH2 activity drives the synthesis of guanine nucleotides which are essential for DNA and RNA synthesis influencing cellular communication and energy transfer.
Pathways
The target IMPDH2 has a significant role in the purine nucleotide biosynthesis pathway aligning with other enzymes like GMP synthetase. This pathway is critical in maintaining cellular nucleotide pools. IMPDH2’s activity closely interacts with guanosine monophosphate reductase within the same pathway ensuring the balance between different types of nucleotides necessary for various cellular processes.
Aberrations in IMPDH2 activity link to immunological diseases and cancer. Overexpression or upregulation of this enzyme contributes to the rapid proliferation seen in cancerous cells by maintaining high guanine nucleotide levels. Additionally IMPDH2 serves as a target for immunosuppressive drugs used in autoimmune conditions highlighting its relationship with T- and B-cell proliferation. This positions IMPDH2 in therapeutic strategies alongside its pathway partners to modulate disease outcomes.