Abcam, ab275395, Anti-Dystrophin antibody [EPR23336-129] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Anti-Dystrophin antibody [EPR23336-129] - BSA and Azide free (ab275395) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody provided in a PBS only buffer for easy conjugation detecting Dystrophin in IHC-P, IHC-Fr, mIHC . Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat . - BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol-free for easy conjugation - Multiplex IHC validated on the Leica BOND® MAX using Opal reagents - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23336-129,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-Fr, IHC-P, mIHCSee 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:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Dystrophin antibody [EPR23336-129] - BSA and Azide free (ab275395) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr), Multiplex IHC (mIHC) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
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ab282171
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-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.
Dystrophin also known as the DMD protein plays a mechanical role in muscle fibers by connecting the cytoskeleton of a muscle fiber to the surrounding extracellular matrix through the cell membrane. This structural connection helps reinforce the muscle fiber during contraction and mechanical stress. The protein has a molecular weight of approximately 427 kDa. It is expressed mainly in skeletal and cardiac muscles where it is important for maintaining muscle integrity.
Biological function summary
Dystrophin acts as an important component of the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex. This complex stabilizes the muscle cell membrane by linking actin filaments within the cytoskeleton to proteins in the extracellular matrix. The absence or malfunctioning of dystrophin disrupts this connection leading to increased susceptibility to damage during muscle contraction. This is especially evident in tissues where the protein is abundantly present.
Pathways
Dystrophin is integral to the structural integrity pathway in muscle cells. It works alongside proteins like dystroglycan and sarcoglycan forming a multiprotein complex that ensures cell membrane stability during muscle contractions. The proper functioning of the dystrophin complex is also linked to calcium signaling pathways highlighting its role in cellular signaling mechanisms.
Dystrophin's malfunction is directly associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD). Mutations in the DMD gene which encodes the dystrophin protein result in the absence or reduced functionality of the protein leading to progressive muscle degeneration observed in DMD and BMD. These disorders frequently involve the protein utrophin which sometimes compensates for the lack of functional dystrophin albeit insufficiently to alleviate the symptoms.