Abcam, ab134937, Anti-ITPA antibody [EPR8780]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ITPA antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR8780,
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:
Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
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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.
ITPA also known as inosine triphosphate pyrophosphatase is an important enzyme responsible for catalyzing the hydrolysis of inosine triphosphate (ITP) to inosine monophosphate (IMP). This enzyme prevents the accumulation of non-canonical nucleotides in the cell. ITPA has a mass of approximately 21 kDa and is expressed ubiquitously in various tissues indicating its importance across different cell types. The enzyme is also present in HEK 293T cells as researchers often use these cells for studies due to their growth characteristics and transfection efficiency.
Biological function summary
The enzyme plays a pivotal role in nucleotide metabolism by regulating the levels of ITP deoxyinosine triphosphate (dITP) and xanthosine triphosphate (XTP). By hydrolyzing these non-standard nucleotides ITPA maintains genomic integrity and prevents mutations during DNA replication. It is not typically considered part of a larger complex but acts independently to safeguard the nucleotide pool from potentially harmful nucleotide analogs.
Pathways
ITPA's activity is essential in the purine metabolism pathway where it helps maintain a proper balance of nucleotide synthesis and degradation. This function helps prevent the incorporation of non-standard bases into DNA and RNA which can lead to genetic instability. ITPA activity is also intertwined with the salvage pathway of purine nucleotides. This connection highlights its indirect relationship with proteins involved in nucleotide synthesis and repair such as DNA polymerases and other nucleotide-metabolizing enzymes.
ITPA has associations with certain pathological conditions. For example ITPA deficiency can lead to inosine triphosphate accumulation which might contribute to hemolytic anemia. Mutations in the ITPA gene can also impact drug metabolism notably in patients receiving thiopurine drugs such as those used for leukemia treatment. These mutations may lead to adverse drug reactions due to the altered nucleotide balance. The connection with these conditions emphasizes the role of ITPA in maintaining cellular homeostasis and its potential influence on pharmacogenomics.