Abcam, ab137726, Anti-WWOX antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal WWOX antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human WWOX aa 1-200.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human WWOX aa 1-200. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9NZC7

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine, 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.
The protein WWOX also known as WW domain-containing oxidoreductase or FOR has a molecular mass of approximately 46 kDa. Mechanically WWOX functions by interacting with several other proteins through its WW domains impacting various cellular processes. It exhibits a wide expression pattern found in numerous tissues including the brain lung and testis. Additionally WWOX localizes mainly in the cytoplasm but also migrates to the nucleus under certain conditions indicating its diverse roles in cellular regulation.
Biological function summary
The protein plays a significant role in cellular processes like apoptosis tumor suppression and steroidogenesis. WWOX participates in various cellular complexes including ones that regulate transcription and signal transduction. Its interaction with the tumor suppressor p53 and other signaling molecules supports its influence on cell cycle regulation and apoptotic pathways. This interaction aids the cell in sensing stress and damage modulating responses to these conditions.
Pathways
WWOX is intimately linked with the Wnt signaling and apoptotic pathways. In the Wnt pathway WWOX regulates cell proliferation and differentiation by interacting with proteins such as Dvl-2 and beta-catenin. In apoptotic pathways WWOX serves a regulatory role by modulating the activity of proteins like JNK and p73 which are important for inducing programmed cell death. These pathways highlight the importance of WWOX in maintaining cellular homeostasis and responding to abnormal cellular activities.
Alterations in WWOX expression have strong ties to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Loss or mutation of WWOX associates with breast prostate and lung cancers due to its role in tumor suppression. The protein also connects to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease with misregulation affecting neuronal survival. In cancer interactions with proteins like ERBB4 further influence tumorigenic progression while in neurodegeneration WWOX interaction with Tau protein highlights its role in neuron integrity.