Abcam, ab108322, Anti-ATG4A antibody [EPR4122]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ATG4A antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 13 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4122,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-PSee 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
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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, 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.
ATG4A also known as Autophagin 1 is a cysteine protease with a mass of approximately 52 kDa. It plays a critical role in the autophagy pathway by cleaving LC3 and other Atg8 homologs facilitating their conjugation to phosphatidylethanolamine on the autophagosome membrane. This protein is expressed in various tissues including the liver and skeletal muscle indicating its involvement in diverse physiological processes.
Biological function summary
ATG4A contributes essential functions to cellular homeostasis by participating in autophagosome formation. As part of the group of Atg proteins it collaborates with other members to modulate the autophagy machinery. ATG4A's enzymatic activity provides the necessary steps for processing LC3 transforming it into a form that allows lipidation and incorporation into autophagic vesicles.
Pathways
ATG4A is integral to the autophagy pathway a catabolic process important for cell survival under stress conditions. It interacts with proteins such as ATG7 and ATG3 within this pathway playing a significant role in the early stages of autophagosome maturation. The interactions ensure proper recycling of cellular materials and its efficient function impact cellular metabolism and stress responses.
Disruptions in ATG4A function have been linked to neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Aberrant autophagy processes involving ATG4A can lead to protein aggregation disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease where proper proteostasis is compromised. Also in certain cancers altered ATG4A activity can influence tumor growth often through modulation of metabolic pathways and interactions with proteins like Beclin 1 which regulate autophagic responses.