Abcam, ab317434, Anti-UBE4B antibody [S04-6C6]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Monoclonal UBE4B antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human UBE4B.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:S04-6C6,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human UBE4B.O95155

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: 55.08% Water, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.98% Tris glycine, 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.05% BSA, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The UBE4B protein also known as U-box protein 2 (UFD2) is a human protein that plays an important role in the ubiquitination process. This protein with a molecular weight of approximately 139 kDa functions as an E4 ubiquitin ligase. UBE4B facilitates polyubiquitin chain assembly on substrates that have already been ubiquitinated by E3 ligases. It is expressed ubiquitously in human tissues though its expression levels can vary across different cell types.
Biological function summary
UBE4B is important in the regulation of protein homeostasis and cellular stress responses. It acts as a part of a complex with other ubiquitin-proteasome system components enhancing their capacity to mark proteins for degradation. This regulation is important for maintaining cellular health as it aids in disposing of misfolded or damaged proteins. UBE4B has also been implicated in DNA repair processes showcasing its diverse biological functions.
Pathways
UBE4B is involved in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway an essential mechanism for protein turnover in the cell. This protein plays a role in the degradation of key regulatory proteins which influences cell cycle control and signal transduction pathways such as the p53 pathway. UBE4B interacts with proteins like MDM2 which is involved in the regulation of tumor suppressor p53 thereby connecting UBE4B's functionality to broader cellular processes.
UBE4B has associations with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its role in the p53 pathway ties it closely to various forms of cancer as disruptions in p53 regulation can lead to tumor progression. In neurodegenerative diseases UBE4B's involvement in protein degradation implicates it in conditions like Parkinson's disease where protein misfolding and aggregation are pathological hallmarks. The protein's relationship with others like Parkin further emphasizes its relevance in the context of these disorders.