Abcam, ab243911, Anti-RENT1/hUPF1 antibody [EPR4681] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal RENT1/hUPF1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4681,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IP, Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IHC-PSee 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 mouse recommendation is based on the WB results. We do not guarantee IHC-P for mouse.

Product details:
ab243911 is the carrier-free version of
ab109363
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
Species reactivity
Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
Please
contact us
for more information.
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.
RENT1/hUPF1 also known as regulator of nonsense transcripts 1 or human UPF1 is an important factor in RNA surveillance mechanisms. It is an ATP-dependent helicase with a molecular mass of approximately 130 kDa. This protein is ubiquitously expressed in various tissues highlighting its importance across different biological systems. Mechanically UPF1 plays an essential role in the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) pathway where it interacts with other core NMD factors to identify and degrade mRNAs containing premature stop codons.
Biological function summary
RENT1/hUPF1 ensures the quality control of mRNA by facilitating the rapid degradation of defective transcripts and thereby preventing the synthesis of potentially harmful truncated proteins. As part of the NMD complex UPF1 partners with proteins like UPF2 and UPF3 to form a surveillance mechanism that maintains cellular homeostasis. The complex cooperates to distinguish transcripts that require elimination from those necessary for normal cellular function.
Pathways
RENT1/hUPF1 integrates into essential cellular pathways beyond just NMD. The protein also links to the mRNA decay and translation initiation pathways playing significant roles alongside proteins such as SMG1 and eRF1. In these pathways UPF1 regulates gene expression by modulating mRNA stability and protein synthesis ensuring that only correctly processed mRNAs translate into proteins.
RENT1/hUPF1 connects to conditions like neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer. Dysregulation of UPF1 activity can lead to improper mRNA decay contributing to the accumulation of faulty transcripts which may drive disease pathogenesis. In particular UPF1 alterations are linked to the disruption of pathways involving key proteins like p53 which are critical in tumor suppression. Understanding UPF1's role in these disorders could present opportunities for therapeutic interventions.