Abcam, ab269961, Anti-USP16 antibody [EPR20914-47] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal USP16 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20914-47,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WBSee 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:
ab269961 is the carrier-free version of
ab236628
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.
USP16 also known as Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 16 functions as a deubiquitinating enzyme that regulates protein degradation by cleaving ubiquitin from ubiquitin-conjugated protein substrates. It has a molecular mass of approximately 97 kDa. USP16 is expressed in various tissues with high levels in the brain and heart. It has an integral role in maintaining protein homeostasis by regulating degradation pathways necessary for cellular function.
Biological function summary
The enzymatic activity of USP16 removes ubiquitin moieties contributing to the stabilization of target proteins. It participates in several cellular processes including cell cycle regulation DNA damage response and chromatin remodeling. USP16 is associated with the Polycomb group (PcG) complex which plays a role in transcriptional repression. This involvement in epigenetic regulation highlights its importance in gene expression and cellular differentiation.
Pathways
USP16 is significant in the Wnt signaling pathway and the Hedgehog signaling pathway. In the Wnt pathway USP16 regulates beta-catenin degradation influencing cell proliferation and differentiation. Through the Hedgehog pathway USP16 impacts the stability of GLI transcription factors affecting developmental processes and tissue patterning. USP16 interacts with proteins like Axin and APC in the Wnt pathway illustrating its role in complex regulatory networks.
Researchers have found connections between USP16 dysregulation and cancer particularly leukemia and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. In cancer USP16 overexpression can lead to increased cell proliferation through pathways involving proteins such as MYC and Cyclin D1. Related to neurodegenerative disorders USP16's interaction with proteins like amyloid precursor protein (APP) contributes to pathologies like Alzheimer's where proteostasis and ubiquitination play critical roles. Understanding USP16's functions and connections can provide insights into therapeutic targets for these diseases.