Abcam, ab249503, Anti-cGMP antibody [EPR10355] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Guanosine, cyclic 3',5'-(hydrogen phosphate), monosodium salt antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for cELISA and reacts with Chemical samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR10355,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Applications:cELISASee 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:
ab249503 is the carrier-free version of
ab169753
The product is specific for cGMP and as tested it does not cross-react with cAMP, AMP, ADP, ATP, cGMP, GMP, GDP, GTP and cCMP.
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, 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.
Cyclic guanosine monophosphate commonly known as cGMP is a second messenger important in various physiological processes. It has a molecular mass of 345.2 g/mol. cGMP is produced as a result of the conversion of GTP by the enzyme guanylate cyclase and is degraded by phosphodiesterases. cGMP is expressed in several tissues including the brain heart and vascular smooth muscle cells. It plays significant roles in cell signaling and cellular communication.
Biological function summary
Cyclic guanosine monophosphate influences vasodilation and neurotransmission. It functions within cellular signaling complexes and often partners with proteins such as protein kinases to achieve its biological effects. cGMP facilitates the relaxation of smooth muscle tissues impacting cardiovascular health by regulating blood vessel dilation. Similarly it modulates neural signaling affecting processes like memory formation and vision.
Pathways
CGMP plays an important role in the nitric oxide signaling pathway and the atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) pathway. Within the nitric oxide signaling pathway cGMP works in coordination with nitric oxide synthase and protein kinase G to mediate vasodilation. In the ANP pathway cGMP acts downstream of guanylate cyclase-linked receptors in maintaining cardiovascular and renal functions interconnecting with proteins like atrial natriuretic peptide to regulate blood pressure and volume.
Cyclic guanosine monophosphate is associated with hypertension and erectile dysfunction. Its role in vascular regulation links it to hypertension where decreased cGMP levels can elevate blood pressure. Additionally in erectile dysfunction cGMP imbalance disrupts proper blood flow regulation necessary for erection. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as sildenafil target cGMP pathways to restore normal function in these conditions highlighting the protein’s involvement in disease treatments.