Abcam, ab271893, Anti-IQGAP1 antibody [EPR5220] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal IQGAP1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR5220,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IHC-PSee 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:
ab271893 is the carrier-free version of
ab133490
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
Species reactivity
Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
Please
contact us
for more information.
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.
IQGAP1 also known as IQ motif containing GTPase activating protein 1 acts as a scaffold protein that interacts with several signaling molecules. It weighs approximately 189 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues but shows high expression in the brain liver and kidney. IQGAP1 contains multiple domains including four IQ motifs that bind to calmodulin and a Rho GTPase-activating protein-related domain that mediates interactions with GTPases.
Biological function summary
IQGAP1 plays a critical role in cytoskeletal organization cell adhesion and intracellular signaling. It participates in the formation of multiprotein complexes facilitating communication and structural integrity within the cell. IQGAP1 stabilizes the actin cytoskeleton and affects cell motility and polarity. It interacts with proteins such as E-cadherin and beta-catenin affecting cell-cell adhesion and signal transduction.
Pathways
IQGAP1 integrates signals from different pathways including the MAPK/ERK and Wnt pathways. It modulates the MAPK pathway by interacting with Raf and MEK kinases impacting cell proliferation and differentiation. In the Wnt signaling pathway IQGAP1 binds to APC and beta-catenin regulating gene transcription related to cell growth and division. These interactions highlight its role in coordinating cellular responses to various external signals.
IQGAP1 has associations with cancer and neurological disorders. In cancer alterations in IQGAP1 expression or function can lead to abnormal cell growth and metastasis due to disrupted signaling pathways like MAPK. Mutations and dysregulation of proteins such as Ras and beta-catenin commonly interact with IQGAP1 in oncogenic contexts. In neurological disorders its interaction with the actin cytoskeleton and signaling proteins can affect synapse formation and function with links to conditions such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.