Abcam, ab264257, Anti-FANCA/FAA antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal FANCA/FAA antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human FANCA aa 1400 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human FANCA aa 1400 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O15360

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 6.8 - 7.4Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The FANCA protein also known as FAA protein is a critical component in the DNA repair mechanism. FANCA is approximately 162 kDa and shows widespread expression in the human body particularly in proliferating cells. This protein plays an essential role in maintaining genomic stability by participating in the repair of DNA interstrand crosslinks. FANCA's primary function involves its interaction with other proteins in the cell nucleus where DNA repair and replication processes occur.
Biological function summary
FANCA works as a part of the Fanconi anemia (FA) core complex involving around 13 proteins. This complex plays an important role in the FA DNA repair pathway facilitating the repair of interstrand DNA crosslinks. FANCA acts by orchestrating the recruitment and activation of downstream repair proteins which ensures the high-fidelity maintenance of the genetic material during cell division. Dysfunction in the FA complex where FANCA operates can lead to chromosomal instability and increased mutation rates.
Pathways
FANCA functions prominently in the Fanconi anemia pathway and is also involved in the homologous recombination repair pathway. In the FA pathway FANCA works closely with related proteins like FANCB and FANCC to initiate the DNA repair process. FANCA's interaction with these proteins allows it to execute its repair role effectively ensuring cellular genomic integrity. These pathways are critical for protecting cells from DNA damage during replication and shielding them from cancer development.
FANCA mutations are directly associated with Fanconi anemia a genetic disorder characterized by marrow failure cancer predisposition and various congenital abnormalities. Loss of FANCA function disrupts the repair pathway leading to cellular hypersensitivity to DNA-damaging agents. Additionally FANCA's impairment has been implicated in certain cancers like acute myeloid leukemia where its interaction with other FA proteins gets compromised leading to tumor progression.