Abcam, ab240926, Anti-MEKK2 antibody [EP626Y] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MEKK2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P, IHC-Fr and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP626Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), IP, IHC-Fr, 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:
ab240926 is the carrier-free version of
ab33918
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.
MEKK2 also known as MAP3K2 is a kinase enzyme with an approximate mass of 70 kDa. It functions as part of the MAP kinase signaling pathway where it phosphorylates downstream proteins playing an essential role in transmitting signals within cells. This protein is mainly expressed in tissues such as the brain heart and liver. It acts by activating specific MAP kinase pathways facilitating various cellular responses to external stimuli.
Biological function summary
This kinase serves as a critical mediator in cellular processes like proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. MEKK2 forms part of larger signaling complexes including the MAP3K complex where it regulates multiple cellular activities. Through its kinase activity MEKK2 passes on signals that affect gene expression and cellular stress responses impacting how cells react to their environment.
Pathways
MEKK2 functions prominently in the MAPK signaling and NF-kB pathways. These pathways involve signal transduction mechanisms that MEKK2 influences through its interactions with related proteins such as MEK5 and ERK5. By modulating these pathways MEKK2 participates in a variety of cellular responses including inflammation and immune responses.
MEKK2 has associations with conditions like cancer and inflammatory diseases. Aberrant expression of MEKK2 can affect the behavior of cancer cells due to its influence on the MAPK pathway's signaling leading to unchecked cell growth. Additionally MEKK2 interacts with proteins like NF-kB which are important in inflammation thereby implicating it in disorders related to immune system dysfunctions.