{"product_id":"abcam-ab313434","title":"Abcam, ab313434, Anti-ATG12 antibody [RP23040104]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Multiclonal ATG12 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC\/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human ATG12.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Multiclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:RP23040104,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human, Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:ICC\/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human ATG12. Database linkO94817\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are recombinant multiclonals?\u003cbr\u003e\nRecombinant multiclonals are a mixture of recombinant antibodies co-expressed from a library of heavy and light chains. They offer several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- The sensitivity of polyclonal antibodies by recognising multiple epitopes\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nView our range of\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant multiclonal antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze \/ thaw cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nATG12 also known as Autophagy-related protein 12 plays a critical role in autophagy an essential cellular process for degrading and recycling cellular components. The molecular weight of ATG12 is around 14 kDa. It is part of the ATG12-conjugation system and is invariably expressed in various tissues with notable presence in the liver brain and heart. ATG12 forms a covalent bond with ATG5 in a ubiquitin-like conjugation pathway which is significant for this mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nATG12 is vital for the formation of autophagosomes which are double-membraned vesicles that sequester cellular components for degradation. It functions as part of a complex by binding to ATG5 and further associates with ATG16L1 to form a larger ATG12-ATG5-ATG16 complex. This complex localizes to the outer membrane of the growing autophagosome facilitating elongation and closure of the vesicle making it effective in the regulation of autophagy.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nATG12's interaction with other proteins like ATG5 places it in the macroautophagy pathway an important process maintaining cellular homeostasis and turnover of cellular components. In addition to this ATG12 also contributes to cellular responses to stress conditions via this pathway. Furthermore it has connections with signaling pathways involving proteins such as LC3 which marks autophagosomal membranes and interacts with ATG12-conjugated complexes enhancing the autophagic flux.\u003cbr\u003e\nResearchers associate dysregulated expression of ATG12 with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease where impaired autophagy leads to toxic protein accumulation. Additionally alterations in ATG12 expression have links to cancer as enhanced autophagy in some tumor cells supports survival under metabolic stress. Both disorders demonstrate connections to proteins involved in the autophagy pathway suggesting therapeutic potential in modulating ATG12 activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850188673193,"sku":"ab313434","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab313434","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}