Abcam, ab214870, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-IRS2 antibody [EPR904(2)]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal IRS2 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:EPR904(2),
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:
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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.
Insulin Receptor Substrate 2 (IRS2) is an important cytoplasmic adaptor protein involved in insulin signaling. Alternate names for IRS2 include IRS-2 or HEK293 products IRS2. It plays a role in transducing signals from the insulin receptor tyrosine kinase to downstream effectors. IRS2 has a molecular mass of approximately 180 kDa. Expression of IRS2 occurs in many tissues with significant presence in liver and skeletal muscle indicating its broad physiological role.
Biological function summary
IRS2 acts in signal transduction and is a part of the insulin and insulin-like growth factor signaling pathways. IRS2 does not function alone but interacts with other molecules to propagate signals that regulate cellular processes. It is essential for glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism playing a critical role in maintaining energy balance within the organism. IRS2 also mediates other biological processes like cell growth and differentiation.
Pathways
With regards to pathways IRS2 is involved in the insulin signaling and mTOR pathways. It serves as an important junction between metabolic and growth-promoting signals. Activation of IRS2 through insulin receptors leads to downstream signaling involving PI3K and Akt essential for mediating metabolic actions of insulin. It also interacts with mTOR a central protein in cell growth regulation. These pathways illustrate the integration of IRS2 in broader cellular responses to growth signals and energy availability.
IRS2 is linked to conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity. Dysregulation of IRS2-mediated signaling can contribute to insulin resistance a characteristic feature of type 2 diabetes. In such disorders IRS2 signaling may be impaired or altered affecting its interaction with proteins like PI3K and Akt which are also implicated in these conditions. Furthermore chronic imbalance in IRS2 activity may contribute to obesity as it affects key metabolic pathways that regulate fat storage and energy expenditure.