Abcam, ab166909, Anti-TPMT antibody [EPR10821(B)]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal TPMT antibody. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR10821(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.31% Sodium citrate, 0.175% Sodium chloride, 0.05% BSA, 0.0172% EDTA, 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.
Thiopurine S-methyltransferase often called TPMT plays a role as an enzyme that catalyzes the S-methylation of thiopurine compounds like 6-mercaptopurine and azathioprine. It exists as a monomer with a molecular mass of about 28 kDa. In humans TPMT expresses mainly in the liver and kidney. The activity of TPMT varies among individuals due to genetic polymorphisms.
Biological function summary
TPMT is important in the metabolism of therapeutic thiopurine drugs. These drugs often require precise dosing to achieve effectiveness without toxicity. TPMT does not form part of a larger complex; it functions independently to methylate thiopurine drugs. Genetic variations can lead to different TPMT activity levels affecting a person's response to these drugs significantly.
Pathways
TPMT is integral to the drug metabolism pathway specifically in the detoxification and elimination processes of thiopurine drugs. While TPMT predominantly acts on thiopurines thioredoxin reductase 1 (TXNRD1) may also have a role in modulating redox balance and affect the thiopurine metabolism indirectly through related cellular processes. Together they influence the cellular response to drugs like azathioprine.
Genetic variants in TPMT significantly contribute to thiopurine drug intolerance or toxicity particularly in conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and acute lymphoblastic leukemia where these drugs are used. Patients with low TPMT activity are at risk for severe myelosuppression a life-threatening bone marrow suppression. TPMT's relationship with the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) also illustrates its connection to nucleotide synthesis further linking TPMT to therapeutic outcomes in cancers.