Abcam, ab229950, Anti-Plexin B2/MM1 antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Plexin B2/MM1 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PLXNB2 aa 1050-1200.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PLXNB2 aa 1050-1200. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.O15031

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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.
Plexin B2 also known as PLXNB2 or MM1 is a high-molecular-weight protein approximately 220 kDa found in humans. Plexin B2 is involved in the semaphorin receptor complex and is made of multiple domains that interact with semaphorin molecules to mediate cellular functions. Plexin B2 is expressed in various tissues including the brain spinal cord and bones indicating its role in different neural and structural processes. This protein interacts with other members of the Plexin family and undergoes changes that allow it to serve numerous signaling roles in the body.
Biological function summary
Plexin B2 plays a role in cellular signaling processes that are essential for neural patterning and tissue morphogenesis. It binds with semaphorins particularly Sema4C to guide axonal repulsion in neural development. Plexin B2 forms part of a receptor complex that helps cells interpret external semaphorin signals influencing cell movement and positioning. These interactions contribute to the remodeling of neural circuits which is important during both prenatal development and adult neural function.
Pathways
Plexin B2 participates in pathways engaging Rho GTPases which are important for cytoskeletal organization and cell movement. Plexin B2 influences the RhoA and Rac1 pathways impacting actin cytoskeleton dynamics and cell adhesion processes. These pathways where Plexin B2 acts with other Rho family proteins help transmit the changes induced by semaphorin binding altering cellular orientation and migration.
Plexin B2 has connections to neural tube defects and certain cancers. Defective Plexin B2 signaling can lead to improper neural tube closure contributing to conditions like spina bifida. Additionally in oncology the dysregulation of Plexin B2 expression or function links to tumor invasiveness and metastasis where it might interact with proteins like MET and Rho GTPases to influence cancer cell behavior. Understanding its role in these disorders aids in developing therapeutic strategies targeting aberrant Plexin B2 signaling.