Abcam, ab192241, Anti-REC8 antibody [EPR16189]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Anti-REC8 antibody [EPR16189] (ab192241) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting REC8 in Western Blot, IHC-P . Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 10 publications
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR16189,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, 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:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-REC8 antibody [EPR16189] (ab192241) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
What is the molecular weight of REC8?
Anti-REC8 [EPR16189] (ab192241) specifically detects a band for REC8 (UniProt: O95072) at a molecular weight of 67kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-REC8 [EPR16189] (ab192241) was first used in a scientific publication in 2014 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.
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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), 0.05% 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.
The protein REC8 also known as Meiotic Recombination Protein REC8 Homolog plays a mechanical role in the cohesion of sister chromatids during meiosis. This protein weighs approximately 60 kDa and is expressed mostly in germ cells during the prophase of meiosis I. REC8 is structurally related to the cohesin complex family and its primary mechanical function is to maintain the physical connection between sister chromatids ensuring accurate chromosomal segregation during meiosis.
Biological function summary
Sister chromatid cohesion during meiosis depends heavily on REC8 which integrates into the cohesin protein complex. This complex consists of SMC1Β SMC3 and STAG3 playing an essential role in meiotic chromosome pairing and segregation. REC8 forms part of this cohesin structure specifically ensuring precise cleavage and separation of chromatids during the anaphase I stage of meiosis which contributes critical fidelity in chromosomal inheritance.
Pathways
REC8 influences the meiotic cell cycle and the associated recombination pathways. These pathways are highly regulated and critical for gametogenesis. Within the meiotic cell cycle pathway REC8 interacts closely with the protein RAD21 which holds key roles across various stages of the cell cycle. The well-orchestrated removal of cohesion by separase enzyme ensures successful homologous chromosome separation highlighting REC8's importance in these cellular processes.
Defects in REC8 function show associations with infertility. Malfunctions in meiotic processes can lead to aneuploidies such as Down syndrome due to improper segregation of chromosomes. At the molecular level mutations or deficiencies in REC8 also connect to cohesinopathies like Cornelia de Lange syndrome where cohesion factor SMC3 could also play a part suggesting shared pathways or compensatory mechanisms related to chromosomal cohesion and segregation during meiosis.