Abcam, ab200833, Anti-Serine racemase antibody [EPR16682]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Serine racemase antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR16682,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee 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, 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.
Serine racemase also known as SRR is an enzyme involved in the conversion of L-serine to D-serine a process that helps regulate neural signaling. The enzyme has a molecular mass of approximately 37 kDa and is expressed highly in the brain specifically in regions such as the hippocampus and cortex. It utilizes pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) as a cofactor to catalyze the racemization and in certain conditions it also exhibits dehydratase activity converting serine to pyruvate and ammonia.
Biological function summary
Serine racemase plays an important role in the central nervous system. D-serine the product of its action serves as a co-agonist with glutamate at the NMDA receptor which is important for synaptic plasticity and memory formation. Serine racemase also associates with proteins like PICK1 and Golga3 affecting its localization and activity within cells. The regulation of D-serine levels impacts neurotransmission and neuron viability.
Pathways
Serine racemase is integral to the serine metabolism and NMDA receptor signaling pathways. It interacts with the enzyme glycine decarboxylase which is involved in glycine metabolism demonstrating its role in amino acid regulation. Its activity connects to the glutamatergic neurotransmission pathway influencing calcium influx and downstream signaling cascades that are essential for long-term potentiation and neuroplasticity.
Alterations in serine racemase activity or expression have been linked to conditions such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. In schizophrenia disruptions in D-serine levels possibly through interactions with proteins like NMDA receptor and D-amino acid oxidase can lead to impaired NMDA receptor function. In Alzheimer's disease abnormal D-serine metabolism is associated with neurodegeneration often involving proteins like amyloid-beta which exacerbates disease pathology.