Abcam, ab7048, Anti-Nitrotyrosine antibody [HM.11]

Size: 50µg
Mouse Monoclonal Nitrotyrosine antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IHC-Fr and reacts with Synthetic peptide, Modified Amino Acid samples. Cited in 84 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:HM.11,
Isotype:IgG2b,
Carrier free:No,
Applications:IHC-P, IHC-FrSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Specificity:This antibody reacts with nitrotyrosine, both with the free amino acid as well as with proteins containing nitrotyrosine. The antibody does not recognize other antigens with a nitrotyrosine-like structure such as tyrosine, 3-chlorotyrosine, phosphotyrosine and phenylalanine.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
Nitrotyrosine also known as 3-nitrotyrosine is a marker for nitrosative stress and oxidative damage. It comes from the nitration of tyrosine an amino acid primarily through the action of reactive nitrogen species. Nitrotyrosine can be found in proteins and its molecular mass varies depending on the protein context. It is present across various tissues and fluid samples within the body particularly where high oxidative stress occurs.
Biological function summary
Nitrotyrosine acts as an indicator of cellular damage and protein modification due to stress conditions. When proteins have nitrotyrosine residues their function might change which can lead to cellular signaling disruption. Nitrotyrosine is not usually part of a specific complex but it affects proteins and enzymes by altering their activity and stability contributing to larger stress response mechanisms.
Pathways
Proteins modified by nitrotyrosine are involved in cellular pathways related to oxidative stress and inflammation. Particularly pathways like the nitric oxide synthase pathway and the inflammatory response pathway include nitrotyrosine-modified proteins. It is related to proteins such as nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) important in managing oxidative balance and stress responses in cells.
Nitrotyrosine is significantly linked to diseases related to oxidative stress such as cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders. These conditions often have increased levels of nitrotyrosine indicating heightened oxidative damage. Through these diseases nitrotyrosine connects with proteins like amyloid-beta in neurodegenerative disorders and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in cardiovascular diseases reflecting the impact of oxidative stress on these proteins.