Abcam, ab250495, Anti-CHD4 antibody [EPR12229] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CHD4 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12229,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), 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.,
Specificity:The immunogen used for this product shares 95% homology with CDH3. Cross-reactivity with this protein has not been confirmed experimentally.

Product details:
ab250495 is the carrier-free version of
ab181370
Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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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
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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.
CHD4 also known as CDH4 is a protein that functions as part of the nucleosome remodeling and deacetylase (NuRD) complex. CHD4 has a molecular mass of approximately 218 kDa. The protein contains a chromo domain a helicase domain and two PHD-type zinc fingers. It is expressed ubiquitously in human tissues with higher expression levels seen in the spleen and fetal brain. This protein plays an essential role in DNA transcription regulation by modifying chromatin structure.
Biological function summary
CHD4 acts within the NuRD complex to mediate transcriptional repression. This complex combines chromatin remodeling with histone deacetylation to alter chromatin dynamics affecting gene expression. CHD4's involvement in the complex facilitates the static organization of chromatin therefore contributing to transcriptional silencing of specific gene sets. The protein's activity is often in response to environmental and developmental cues playing an integral role in cellular differentiation and proliferation processes.
Pathways
CHD4 connects closely with DNA damage repair and cell cycle regulation pathways. It participates actively in the DNA damage response pathway by facilitating the repair of double-strand breaks working alongside proteins such as ATM and ATR. CHD4 also influences the cell cycle by interacting with cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases which maintain proper cell cycle progression and check points.
CHD4 has been linked to various cancers and neurodevelopmental disorders. Alterations or mutations in CHD4 have associations with certain cancers like colorectal cancer where it affects cellular proliferation and migration. In neurodevelopmental disorders disrupted CHD4 function may lead to chromatin misregulation contributing to intellectual disabilities. CHD4’s interactions with proteins such as p53 in cancer and MeCP2 in neurological conditions highlight its connections in disease mechanisms.