Abcam, ab196630, Anti-Ras antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal RASK antibody. N-terminal. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Rat, Mouse samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human KRAS aa 1-50.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human KRAS aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P01116,
Specificity:The antibody detects endogenous level of total RAS protein. The immunogen shares 90.5 % of identity with HRAS and NRAS.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, 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 Ras protein also known by its alternate names such as KRAS NRAS and HRAS functions as a small GTPase which is a type of enzyme that binds to guanosine triphosphate (GTP) and can switch to an inactive form when it hydrolyzes GTP to GDP. Ras proteins are encoded by genes located in different chromosomes and typically have a molecular weight of about 21 kDa. These proteins are expressed in various tissues throughout the body where they play key roles in cellular signaling.
Biological function summary
Ras proteins are pivotal in regulating cell proliferation differentiation and survival. They are often part of larger protein complexes that facilitate signal transduction across cell membranes. These proteins function as binary molecular switches toggling between active (GTP-bound) and inactive (GDP-bound) states. Mutations in Ras proteins such as NRAS Q61R can lead the protein to assume permanently active conformations disrupting normal cellular signaling processes and contributing to oncogenesis.
Pathways
Ras proteins play significant roles in the MAPK/ERK and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. Their activation leads to a cascade of phosphorylation events that ultimately regulate gene expression. Within these pathways Ras proteins interact with various molecules including RAF kinases and the PI3K protein further illustrating their complex roles in signal propagation. These pathways control many cellular processes including growth differentiation and survival illustrating how Ras proteins integrate multiple signals to modulate cellular outcomes.
Ras proteins are frequently implicated in various cancers notably pancreatic and colorectal cancers. Mutated forms of Ras such as KRAS G12V drive oncogenesis by promoting uncontrolled cell growth and division. In cancer pathology Ras often interacts with tumor suppressor proteins influencing the disease progression. Targeting Ras-mediated signaling pathways using approaches like pan-Ras inhibitors or chemiluminescence ELISAs represents an ongoing area of therapeutic research aimed at combating Ras-driven malignancies.