Abcam, ab277269, Anti-NFAT2 antibody [EPR23946-12] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NFAT2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Mouse, Human, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23946-12,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human, Rat,
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:
ab277269 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Human/Mouse NFAT2. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture:
ab277268
, Human/Mouse NFAT2 Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector: ab277269, Human/Mouse NFAT2 Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 19.531 - 1250 pg/ml for human and 54.688 - 3500 pg/ml for mouse.
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.
NFAT2 also known as NFATc1 is a transcription factor with a mass of approximately 100 kDa. It belongs to the Nuclear Factor of Activated T-cells (NFAT) family which plays significant roles in gene expression regulation. NFAT2 is expressed in T-cells B-cells and cardiac muscle tissues. It is activated through dephosphorylation by the enzyme calcineurin allowing it to translocate into the nucleus. NFAT2 binds to specific DNA motifs to regulate the transcription of target genes impacting various cellular processes.
Biological function summary
NFAT2 plays a significant role in the regulation of immune responses and cardiac hypertrophy. It functions as part of a complex with AP-1 (Activator Protein-1) during T-cell activation integrating signals necessary for cytokine production and immune cell differentiation. In cardiac cells NFAT2 influences the expression of genes involved in hypertrophic growth. NFAT2 contributes to the development and function of the immune system by modulating critical immune pathways and cellular proliferation.
Pathways
NFAT2 serves a vital function in the calcineurin-NFAT signaling pathway. This pathway is important for T-cell activation and is triggered by increased intracellular calcium levels leading to dephosphorylation of NFAT2. The dephosphorylated NFAT2 cooperates with proteins such as AP-1 to induce expression of cytokines like interleukin-2. NFAT2 is also linked with the MAPK signaling pathway which affects cellular proliferation and differentiation. Together these pathways highlight the integral role of NFAT2 in immune system function and cardiac development.
NFAT2 has strong connections to autoimmune diseases and cardiac hypertrophy. Aberrations in NFAT2 activity and regulation are associated with autoimmune conditions due to its central role in immune response modulation. In cardiac hypertrophy heightened NFAT2 activity may lead to pathological enlargement of heart tissue. The protein has interactions with calcineurin which also influences these conditions. Understanding these relationships helps in exploring therapeutic targets for managing immune-related diseases and cardiac dysfunctions.