Abcam, ab249983, Anti-UBA5 antibody [EPR11729] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal UBA5 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR11729,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, 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:
ab249983 is the carrier-free version of
ab177478
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.
UBA5 also known as Ubiquitin-like modifier-activating enzyme 5 is an E1 enzyme that plays a mechanical role in activating ubiquitin-fold modifier 1 (UFM1) for protein modification. It has a molecular mass of about 44 kDa and performs its function in the nucleus and cytoplasm within human cells. The expression of UBA5 is not limited to specific tissues; instead it shows widespread expression across many tissues supporting an important role in various cellular processes.
Biological function summary
UBA5 is implicated in the UFM1 conjugation system. This process modifies specific proteins and affects protein stability interaction and degradation. UBA5 operates in complex with UFC1 an E2 enzyme enabling the transfer of UFM1 to target proteins. Its activity is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis particularly in the endoplasmic reticulum stress response through protein modification and regulation tasks.
Pathways
The UBA5-UFM1 axis integrates into the cellular stress response pathway and the endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway. Through these pathways UBA5 collaborates with proteins like UFL1 further connecting these pathways by tagging proteins with UFM1 to mark them for degradation or functional modification. The coordination between UBA5 and UFL1 supports efficient protein quality control and maintains cellular equilibrium under stress conditions.
The dysfunction or altered expression of UBA5 associates with neurodevelopmental disorders and some cancers. Changes in UBA5 activity can lead to imbalances in protein homeostasis contributing to pathogenic mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders where other proteins like EIF4A1 also play a role. In cancer alterations in UBA5 expression may influence tumor progression as seen in cases where UBA5 levels affect pathways that involve p53 an important tumor suppressor protein.