Abcam, ab232326, Anti-Smad2 + Smad3 antibody [EPR19557-4] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SMAD3 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ChIC/CUT&RUN-seq, IP, ChIP, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, Recombinant fragment - Human samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR19557-4,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IP, ChIP, WB, ChIC/CUT&RUN-seq, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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:
ab232326 is the carrier-free version of
ab202445
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Smad2 and Smad3 are intracellular proteins tightly involved in the TGF-β signaling pathway. These proteins also known as mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 2 and 3 play an important role in transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus. Smad2 has a molecular weight of approximately 58 kDa while Smad3 is about 52 kDa. They are expressed in various tissues throughout the body including heart skin and immune cells. Upon activation Smad2 and Smad3 undergo phosphorylation a modification that is important for their function as signal transducers.
Biological function summary
The functions of Smad2 and Smad3 are critical in mediating cellular processes such as proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. These proteins often form complexes specifically oligomeric structures with other Smad proteins like co-Smad4 to exert their regulatory roles. The Smad2/3 complexes control the transcription of specific genes in response to TGF-β stimuli influencing cellular responses in a context-dependent manner.
Pathways
Smad2 and Smad3 are central to the TGF-β signaling pathway one significant pathway that affects cellular growth and differentiation. These proteins interact with TGF-β receptors on the cell surface to become phosphorylated forming a complex with Smad4 which then translocates to the nucleus. In the nucleus this complex regulates gene expression. Both Smad2 and Smad3 also engage with other signaling pathways such as the MAPK pathway further influencing cell behavior and cooperating with proteins like ERK.
Smad2 and Smad3 have been linked to conditions like cancer and fibrosis. Dysregulation of Smad2/3 signaling often leads to unchecked cell proliferation a hallmark of tumorigenesis. In fibrosis excessive Smad2/3 activity contributes to tissue scarring due to increased extracellular matrix production. For instance their interaction with proteins like α-SMA (alpha-smooth muscle actin) in fibroblasts plays a role in cardiac and pulmonary fibrosis. Understanding their exact contribution provides insights into potential therapeutic targets for treating these diseases.