Abcam, ab249080, Anti-PGM2 antibody [PGM2] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PGM2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:PGM2,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, 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:
ab249080 is the carrier-free version of
ab154180
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, 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.
Phosphoglucomutase 2 also known as PGM2 is an enzyme involved in carbohydrate metabolism. It catalyzes the reversible conversion of glucose-1-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate an essential step in glycogenesis and glycogenolysis. PGM2 has a mass of about 65 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including liver muscle and brain. It is often expressed in cells that require significant amounts of energy due to its role in glucose utilization.
Biological function summary
PGM2 functions to maintain cellular energy balance by supporting glycogen storage and breakdown. It operates as an individual enzyme not being part of any multi-enzyme complex but it significantly impacts glucose flux within cells. The enzyme plays a role in both anabolic and catabolic processes highlighting its importance in energy homeostasis. Adequate functioning of PGM2 ensures that cells have access to glucose during fasting or between meals vital for processes like muscle contraction and brain function.
Pathways
PGM2 is actively involved in the glycogen metabolism pathway and interacts with key enzymes like glycogen phosphorylase and glycogen synthase. Its enzymatic activity links it to pathways such as glycolysis where glucose-6-phosphate serves as a substrate. Through its role in glucose conversion PGM2 influences the availability of substrate for additional enzymes in glycolysis and glycogenesis impacting energy production and storage in cells.
Defects in PGM2 have been associated with glycogen storage disease which affects glucose and glycogen metabolism leading to energy production issues. It is also observed in metabolic myopathies where disordered energy metabolism leads to muscle weakness and fatigue. PGM2 interacts with glycogen phosphorylase in these disorders as both play parts in the conversion of glucose-1-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate implicating their coordination in maintaining metabolic stability.