Abcam, ab53316, Anti-SMURF 2 antibody [EP629Y3]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SMURF 2 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 20 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP629Y3,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
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:
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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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
SMURF2 also known as SMAD specific E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 2 functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase involved in protein ubiquitination. It weighs approximately 85 kDa and is part of the NEDD4 family of E3 ligases. SMURF2 facilitates the transfer of ubiquitin from an E2 conjugating enzyme to specific substrate proteins marking them for degradation via the proteasome pathway. This protein is widely expressed in various tissues including brain kidney and liver indicating its essential role in different cellular processes.
Biological function summary
SMURF2 regulates many cell signaling pathways including the TGF-beta/Smad pathway. It associates with SMAD proteins to control their stability and activity acting as a negative regulator to modulate TGF-beta signaling. By promoting the ubiquitination and degradation of receptor-regulated SMADs (R-SMADs) SMURF2 impacts cellular responses to growth factors. This regulatory mechanism is important for maintaining cellular proliferation differentiation and apoptosis.
Pathways
The function of SMURF2 significantly influences the TGF-beta and BMP signaling pathways both critical in controlling cell growth and differentiation. These pathways involve interactions with other proteins like SMAD7 and SMAD2. SMURF2 interacts with SMAD7 an inhibitory SMAD to regulate Smad-dependent transcriptional responses ensuring the fine-tuning of signal transduction. These pathways' balance and regulation are vital for appropriate cellular function and response.
SMURF2 has connections to cancer and fibrosis. Aberrant regulation of SMURF2 contributes to tumorigenesis where its altered expression levels can lead to unrestrained cell growth and cancer progression particularly in breast and prostate cancers. Additionally SMURF2 is involved in fibrosis with its dysregulation affecting extracellular matrix deposition. In both cancer and fibrosis SMURF2 interacts with TGF-beta and other related proteins highlighting its involvement in disease progression and sustaining pathological states.