Abcam, ab245228, Anti-EGR2 antibody [EPR23228-40]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal EGR2 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 6 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23228-40,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), 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.

Product details:
Patented technology
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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
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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
EGR2 also known as early growth response 2 or KROX20 refers to a transcription factor with a mass of approximately 53 kDa. This protein plays a significant role in gene expression and regulates various genes involved in cellular growth and differentiation. EGR2 is expressed in various tissues with notable presence in the nervous system particularly within Schwann cells and the developing vertebrate nervous system. It can also be found in immune system cells including T and B cells.
Biological function summary
EGR2 influences the development and function of the peripheral nervous system contributing to processes like nerve myelination. It acts as a transcriptional regulator controlling the expression of genes that are essential for the maintenance of myelin sheaths around nerves. While EGR2 does not directly form part of a protein complex its role as a transcription factor allows it to interact with many other proteins to exert its regulatory functions.
Pathways
EGR2 participates in cellular pathways such as the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway and the immune response pathway. In the MAPK/ERK pathway EGR2 interacts with proteins like ERK1/2 to regulate cell growth and differentiation. In immune response pathways EGR2 modulates the differentiation of T cells impacting immune homeostasis and function by influencing gene expression pertinent to immune regulation.
Mutations or dysregulation of EGR2 can relate to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 a peripheral nerve disorder. This neuropathy impacts myelin production where alterations in EGR2 play a role alongside proteins like PMP22 which are also affected in the disorder. Additionally EGR2 expression irregularities have been studied in connection with systemic lupus erythematosus in which immune cell regulation becomes impaired affecting proteins involved in immune signaling.