Abcam, ab308450, Anti-PGAM5 antibody [EPR27145-82] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Knockout Tested Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PGAM5 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IP and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR27145-82,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, IPSee 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.
PGAM5 also known as Phosphoglycerate Mutase Family Member 5 is a mitochondrial protein with a known mass of around 32 kDa. It acts as a serine/threonine phosphatase without intrinsic catalytic phosphoglycerate mutase activity. PGAM5 localizes to the inner membrane of mitochondria and exhibits expression in tissues where metabolic regulation is significant. It plays a role in removing phosphate groups from target substrates influencing multiple cellular mechanisms.
Biological function summary
PGAM5 impacts pathways related to cellular stress responses and energy metabolism. It participates in programmed cell death and modulates mitochondrial dynamics. It can serve as part of a complex with other proteins adjusting the balance between mitophagy and apoptosis. Through interaction with key signaling molecules PGAM5 bridges various biochemical processes relevant to cell survival and energy utilization.
Pathways
Its function integrates into mitophagy and necroptosis. PGAM5 collaborates with proteins like PINK1 and PARKIN contributing to the clearance of damaged mitochondria via the mitophagy pathway. In necroptosis PGAM5 interacts with RIPK1 and RIPK3 regulating necrotic cell death. These interactions position PGAM5 at the crossroads of pathways critical to maintaining cellular homeostasis and response to stress.
PGAM5 relates to neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Mutations or dysregulation of PGAM5 connect to Parkinson's disease where impaired mitochondrial function and mitophagy play a role. In cancer altered PGAM5 activity may disrupt normal apoptotic processes leading to unchecked cell growth. In these contexts PGAM5's interaction with proteins like PINK1 PARKIN RIPK1 and RIPK3 underpins its relevance to disease mechanisms.