Abcam, ab249500, Anti-GART antibody [EPR11622] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GART antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR11622,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WB, 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:
ab249500 is the carrier-free version of
ab169550
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.
GART also known as phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase is a multifunctional enzyme with a mass of approximately 100 kDa. It plays a significant mechanical role in purine biosynthesis. GART is primarily expressed in rapidly dividing cells and tissues with high metabolic activity. It is one of three enzymes encoded by the GART gene contributing to the trifunctional protein complex that includes glycinamide ribonucleotide synthetase (GARS) and aminoimidazole ribonucleotide synthetase (AIRS). These enzyme functions are critical for the mechanistic steps in purine metabolism increasing their importance in synthesizing nucleotides for DNA and RNA production.
Biological function summary
GART is involved in synthesizing purine nucleotides through its role in converting phosphoribosylamine to phosphoribosylglycinamide. It does this by catalyzing the transfer of a formyl group highlighting its operation as part of a trifunctional protein. The complex formation with enzymes GARS and AIRS enables efficient handling of intermediates therefore fostering a streamlined biosynthetic process. This contributes directly to the cellular nucleotide pool which is fundamental for cell proliferation signaling and energy transfer.
Pathways
GART fits into the purine biosynthetic pathway which is essential for nucleotide synthesis. This function links it closely with proteins such as IMP dehydrogenase which further processes inosine monophosphate to produce different purine nucleotides. It is also involved in folate metabolism as it requires folate derivatives for its formyl transferase activity. The close association with these pathways illustrates GART's integral role in both cellular growth and maintenance of genetic material.
GART has implications in cancer and neurological disorders due to its role in nucleotide synthesis and cellular proliferation. Elevated expression levels of GART are observed in tumors indicating its potential involvement in oncogenesis. In addition abnormalities in purine metabolism or folate cycling can contribute to disorders like Down syndrome. Within this context proteins interacting with GART such as GARS and AIRS could potentially serve as associated targets for therapeutic intervention emphasizing the enzyme's relevance in disease pathology.