Abcam, ab259494, Anti-Nanog antibody [EPR20694-59] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NANOG antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20694-59,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:sELISASee 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:
ab259494 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Mouse Nanog. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture:
ab259493
, Mouse Nanog Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector: ab259494, Mouse Nanog Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 0.23 - 15 ng/ml.
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.
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Nanog also known as Nanog homeobox is a transcription factor playing an important role in maintaining the pluripotency of embryonic stem cells. The molecular weight of Nanog is approximately 35 kDa. It is found mainly in the inner cell mass of the blastocyst but it also expresses in embryonic stem cells and some adult stem cell populations. Nanog acts by binding to DNA in a sequence-specific manner to regulate gene expression essential for stem cell self-renewal and pluripotency.
Biological function summary
Nanog plays a central role in stem cell biology operating as part of a complex regulatory network. Nanog interacts with other important transcription factors like Oct4 and Sox2 forming a core pluripotency network. This network suppresses the differentiation of stem cells by regulating the expression of genes involved in cell fate decisions. By modulating the expression of different pathways Nanog ensures the maintenance of an undifferentiated state in stem cells.
Pathways
Nanog is deeply embedded in the Wnt/β-Catenin and TGF-β signaling pathways important for stem cell maintenance and differentiation. In the Wnt/β-Catenin pathway Nanog works alongside proteins like β-catenin to drive the expression of genes that promote self-renewal. Meanwhile in the TGF-β pathway Nanog acts with proteins such as Smad2/3 to balance pluripotency and differentiation signals. These pathways critically support the complex network that sustains stem cell identity and function.
Nanog's expression relates closely to its role in various cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer. Abnormally high levels of Nanog contribute to the tumorigenicity of cancer cells by maintaining their self-renewal and undifferentiated state similar to its role in stem cells. Nanog interacts with proteins like p53 known for its tumor suppressor functions often leading to challenges in cancer treatment. Understanding Nanog's influence in these pathways provides valuable insights into therapeutic targets for combating cancer stem cell resilience.