Abcam, ab251120, Anti-IRAK2 antibody [EPR16530] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal IRAK2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR16530,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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:
ab251120 is the carrier-free version of
ab192249
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 - 7.4 Constituents: 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.
IRAK2 also known as Interleukin-1 Receptor-Associated Kinase 2 plays a central role in the immune response. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 68 kDa. It is broadly expressed in various tissues particularly in those related to the immune system including the spleen thymus and peripheral blood leukocytes. IRAK2 is a part of the IRAK family which includes other kinases like IRAK1 IRAK3 and IRAK4 sharing structural similarities.
Biological function summary
The IRAK2 protein is critical for transducing signals from interleukin-1 receptors (IL-1R) and Toll-like receptors (TLR) as part of the innate immune response. It does not work alone but as part of the Myddosome complex. This complex formation is essential for signal propagation leading to the activation of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). Activation of these pathways initiates inflammatory and immune processes enabling the body to respond to pathogens.
Pathways
IRAK2 integrates into the Toll-like receptor signaling pathway acting as a link between upstream receptor activation and downstream transcription factors. It has strong interactions with other key immune components like MyD88 and TRAF6 within these pathways. Through these links IRAK2 contributes to the orchestration of a coordinated immune defense facilitating the body's capacity to manage microbial infections while maintaining regulatory checks to prevent excessive inflammation.
Defects or dysregulation in IRAK2 function can lead to immune-related diseases. For instance aberrant IRAK2 activity associates with rheumatoid arthritis where it drives inflammatory processes contributing to joint damage. Moreover its involvement in the immune signaling network makes it relevant in sepsis a condition resulting from an overwhelming immune response to infection. In these disorders IRAK2 works in conjunction with other proteins such as IRAK1 and TRAF6 influencing disease progression and symptom manifestation.