Abcam, ab154154, Anti-PRMT2/HMT1 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal PRMT2/HMT1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 6 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PRMT2 aa 1-350.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PRMT2 aa 1-350. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P55345

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.
Protein Arginine Methyltransferase 2 (PRMT2) also known as HMT1 is a member of the protein arginine methyltransferase family. This enzyme carries out the transfer of methyl groups to arginine residues on target proteins influencing gene expression. PRMT2 has a molecular mass of about 59 kDa. It is detected widely in human tissues most notably in the liver heart and brain. This distribution indicates its involvement in a broad range of cellular activities.
Biological function summary
PRMT2 regulates various processes through its methylation activity. It functions as a coactivator particularly in the nuclear hormone receptor pathway. This protein is part of complexes that modify chromatin affecting gene transcription regulation. Through methylation of histones and other proteins PRMT2 influences cellular differentiation and proliferation. By modifying these key components PRMT2 controls important physiological functions within cells.
Pathways
PRMT2 interacts closely with nuclear hormone receptor signaling and pathways associated with gene regulation. These connections make it particularly important in the estrogen receptor signaling pathway where PRMT2 acts in conjunction with other proteins like PRMT1. Additionally PRMT2 has roles in influencing the PI3K/AKT pathway an important signaling pathway related to cell survival and metabolism.
PRMT2 exhibits relevant associations with conditions like cancer and neurological disorders. In cancer altered PRMT2 expression can misregulate gene expression through disrupted methylation promoting tumorigenic processes. Its dysregulation also connects to inflammation and degenerative diseases in the nervous system often involving proteins like PRMT1 as collaborators in pathology development. Understanding these links with diseases can guide therapeutic approaches involving PRMT2 modulation.