Abcam, ab240070, Anti-TSG101 antibody [EPR7131(B)] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal TSG101 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR7131(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IP, 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.

Product details:
ab240070 is the carrier-free version of
ab133586
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.
TSG101 also known as Tumor Susceptibility Gene 101 is a protein involved in intracellular trafficking specifically notable within the process of endosomal sorting. It is a component of the ESCRT-I (Endosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transport-I) complex. TSG101 is approximately 46 kDa and is expressed ubiquitously across various tissues. The mechanistic function of TSG101 involves the recognition and ubiquitination of cargo proteins an important step in the formation of multivesicular bodies.
Biological function summary
TSG101 plays a critical role in the sorting and trafficking of proteins destined for lysosomal degradation or recycling back to the plasma membrane. It is an essential part of the ESCRT machinery which also includes other components like VPS37 and VPS28. TSG101 interacts with specific domains and motifs on target proteins facilitating the recognition and recruitment of these proteins into vesicles. Its involvement in membrane budding and scission makes it important for maintaining cellular homeostasis and protein quality control.
Pathways
TSG101 is integrally involved in the ESCRT pathway and is associated with processes like viral budding and cytokinesis. Within these pathways it collaborates with proteins such as ALIX and the ESCRT-II component VPS25 to mediate vesicle formation and facilitate the trafficking of ubiquitinated cargo. The ESCRT pathway is vital in cellular responses such as membrane repair and is important for the life cycle of certain enveloped viruses which utilize host cell machinery for budding.
Defects or alterations in TSG101 expression have correlations with tumor progression and neurodegenerative diseases. Disruptions in the function of TSG101 can affect cellular processes potentially contributing to conditions like cancer and Alzheimer's disease. For example the aberrant activity of TSG101 may interact with proteins like Hrs and ubiquitin ligases Mdm2 in the context of oncogenic signaling pathways which can drive tumor growth and metastasis. Understanding these interactions is key to uncovering potential therapeutic targets within these diseases.