Abcam, ab108591, Anti-hHR23A antibody [EPR4817]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal hHR23A antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4817,
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:
Patented technology
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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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recombinant antibodies
Species reactivity
Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% 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.
The human homolog of Rad23A or hHR23A is an important player in protein maintenance and degradation pathways. This protein is known for its involvement in DNA repair mechanisms and proteasome function. hHR23A weighs approximately 43 kDa and expresses in many tissues reflecting its diverse roles throughout the body. Scientists also refer to it as RAD23A giving insight into its function by linking with the well-known RAD proteins.
Biological function summary
HHR23A contributes significantly to the protein ubiquitination process an essential cellular mechanism for targeting proteins for degradation. It forms part of a complex with ubiquitin aiding in the recognition and delivery of ubiquitinated proteins to the proteasome for degradation. The protein's ability to bind to both ubiquitin and the proteasome enables its dual function in proteolytic pathways positioning hHR23A as an intermediary that regulates protein turnover and stability.
Pathways
HHR23A engages in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway and the nucleotide excision repair (NER) pathway. It cooperates with other proteins like Rad4 (XPC in humans) in NER where it functions in DNA damage recognition and repair. In the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway hHR23A interacts with the proteasomal subunit Rpn10 and other ubiquitin-like proteins. These interactions facilitate effective proteolysis of damaged or unnecessary proteins emphasizing its central role in controlling intracellular protein levels.
HHR23A has implications in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Impaired ubiquitin-proteasome system function involving hHR23A associates with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's where protein aggregates accumulate. hHR23A's interaction with proteins like p53 known for its role in tumor suppression ties this protein to cancer biology highlighting its potential involvement in tumor suppression failure when its pathways are disrupted.