Abcam, ab204650, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-RanGAP1 antibody [EPR3295]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal RanGAP1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR3295,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IFSee 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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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
RanGAP1 also known as Ran GTPase-activating protein 1 plays an important role in regulating nucleocytoplasmic transport. Mechanically it converts RanGTP to RanGDP in the cytoplasm which is essential for the recycling of Ran and maintenance of the Ran gradient across the nuclear envelope. The molecular mass of RanGAP1 is approximately 70 kDa. RanGAP1 is expressed in various cell types with significant presence in the cytoplasm due to its function.
Biological function summary
Many cellular processes rely on the action of RanGAP1 as it forms part of the Ran cycle. This protein is an integral component of the nuclear transport complex which regulates the bidirectional movement of RNA and proteins through the nuclear pores. Through its action RanGAP1 indirectly influences nuclear import and export playing an essential part in cell cycle regulation and mitosis.
Pathways
Several key cellular pathways are dependent on RanGAP1 activity. For instance it is a component of the mitotic spindle assembly pathway and also plays a role in the RNA processing pathway. In these pathways RanGAP1 works closely with other proteins such as RanBP1 and RCC1 facilitating important cellular events that require strict regulation of nuclear-cytoplasmic transport.
Disruptions in RanGAP1 function have been associated with certain types of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Aberrant regulation of RanGAP1 activity can lead to improper cell cycle progression contributing to oncogenesis. Furthermore changes in the expression of RanGAP1 and its interacting proteins like RanBP2 may relate to disorders like Huntington's disease where cellular transport mechanisms are compromised.