{"product_id":"abcam-ab233206","title":"Abcam, ab233206, Anti-UNG antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Polyclonal UNG antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Pig, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human UNG.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Polyclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Human, Pig,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human UNG.P13051\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Antigen-specific affinity chromatography followed by Protein A affinity chromatography., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.011% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 55.77% 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nUNG which stands for Uracil-DNA glycosylase is an enzyme that functions mechanically to remove uracil from DNA. This preventive action is necessary because uracil can result from the deamination of cytosine or due to misincorporation during DNA replication. UNG exhibits a mass of approximately 33 kDa and shows expression in various tissues underlining its importance across different cellular environments. UNG is ubiquitously expressed but displays higher activity in proliferating cells making it integral during cell division.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nURACIL-DNA glycosylase engages in base excision repair (BER) an important DNA repair process. This enzyme initiates the repair by excising uracil bases creating an abasic site subsequently processed by other repair proteins. UNG actively functions within single-enzymatic action but also associates with various DNA repair complexes highlighting its multifaceted role in genome maintenance. It guards against mutations by maintaining DNA integrity reducing the risk errors pose to genetic stability.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nUNG plays a role in DNA repair and cell cycle pathways contributing essential actions to genomic stability and cell proliferation. Specifically it integrates into the base excision repair pathway working alongside other proteins like APEX1 and DNA polymerase beta to ensure proper repair of damaged DNA. These related proteins cooperate to fix abasic sites that arise after UNG's glycosylase activity ensuring that genetic information remains accurate and undamaged as cells replicate.\u003cbr\u003e\nMutations in UNG can present increased susceptibility to immunodeficiency and cancer. One such disorder includes hyper-IgM syndrome a condition where BER defects lead to an impaired immune response. Proteins like CD40 and CD40L intersect with UNG-related pathways impacting germinal center reactions and immunoglobulin isotype switching. The enzyme's dysfunction potentially contributes to the accumulation of genetic errors fostering oncogenesis in several cancers by allowing abnormal cells to escape normal regulatory mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854251511977,"sku":"ab233206","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/es\/products\/abcam-ab233206","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}