Abcam, ab308305, Anti-GLS2 antibody [EPR27332-67] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GLS2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR27332-67,
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:
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 - 7.4Constituents: 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.
GLS2 also known as Glutaminase 2 is an enzyme involved in the conversion of glutamine to glutamate. It plays an important role in the regulation of cellular glutamine metabolism. This enzyme has a molecular weight of approximately 66 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including liver brain and kidney. In the mitochondria GLS2 plays an integral part in the cellular metabolic processes.
Biological function summary
GLS2 impacts important cellular functions due to its ability to enhance the production of glutamate and ammonia from glutamine. This enzyme forms part of the broader metabolic networks and contributes significantly to many cellular activities. It does not function as part of a larger protein complex but interacts with other metabolic enzymes to support energy and biosynthetic demands of the cell.
Pathways
GLS2 influences both the glutaminolysis pathway and the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. Its activity enables the provision of carbon skeletons for the TCA cycle through the generation of alpha-ketoglutarate from glutamate. This enzyme can interact with proteins such as GDH (Glutamate Dehydrogenase) which further processes the glutamate. These pathways collaboratively sustain bioenergetics and synaptic functions particularly within neurons.
GLS2 has links to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer abnormal GLS2 expression can affect cellular proliferation through altered glutamine metabolism intersecting with pathways involving proteins like MYC. In neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease GLS2 expression changes can impact neuronal function and survival possibly involving interactions with proteins related to synaptic maintenance.