Abcam, ab181105, Anti-USP4 antibody [EPR13846]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal USP4 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR13846,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, 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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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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.
USP4 also known as Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 4 is a deubiquitinating enzyme with an approximate mass of 108 kDa. It functions by removing ubiquitin from protein substrates impacting their stability and functionality. USP4 is expressed in various tissues including heart lung skeletal muscle liver and brain. Its enzymatic action is important for regulating protein turnover and preventing the degradation of proteins that require fine control.
Biological function summary
USP4 contributes to multiple cellular processes by maintaining protein homeostasis. It participates in regulation of the endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway and influences processes such as cellular transport and signal transduction. USP4 often functions within protein complexes that control these pathways including interactions with the spliceosome machinery which impact RNA processing and gene expression.
Pathways
USP4 plays a significant role in the TGF-beta signaling pathway and the WNT signaling pathway. It interacts with proteins such as SMAD2 SMAD3 and beta-catenin which are integral to these pathways for regulating transcriptional activity and cellular responses. Through the regulation of signaling components USP4 modulates key developmental and cellular growth processes.
USP4 has been linked to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Overexpression of USP4 is observed in certain cancers such as breast cancer where it affects the stability of proteins like TGF-beta receptor influencing tumor progression. In neurodegenerative diseases USP4's interaction with proteins like tau can contribute to the pathology as defects in protein clearance mechanisms play a role in disease development.