Abcam, ab250149, Anti-AP3M2 antibody [EPR12965] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal AP3M2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12965,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), 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:
ab250149 is the carrier-free version of
ab180138
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.
AP3M2 also known as Adapter-Related Protein Complex 3 Mu 2 Subunit is a protein that plays a critical role in intracellular trafficking processes. It has a molecular mass of approximately 50 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues and is significantly abundant in the nervous system. AP3M2 forms part of the AP-3 complex which is essential for protein sorting and transport from the trans-Golgi network to endosomes and lysosomes.
Biological function summary
AP3M2 contributes to the regulation of membrane protein localization. It acts as part of the AP-3 complex working together with other subunits to facilitate vesicle formation and cargo selection for transport. The AP-3 complex is an adaptor protein complex that functions in the clathrin-independent transport pathway important for lysosomal protein sorting. AP3M2's function ensures proper cellular compartmentalization and distribution of lysosomal enzymes and membrane proteins.
Pathways
AP3M2 functions in the context of both the endocytic and secretory pathways. Within these pathways the protein partakes alongside proteins like VPS41 and HPS1 contributing to vesicular trafficking and organelle biogenesis. In the endocytic pathway AP3M2 helps in the transport of cargo to lysosomes affecting protein degradation and recycling while in the secretory pathway it assists in packaging lysosomal proteins for delivery to their proper cellular destinations.
AP3M2 is linked to Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome and neurodevelopmental disorders. Mutations in the genes encoding proteins of the AP-3 complex including AP3M2 are known to disrupt normal vesicular trafficking leading to symptoms observed in Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome a disorder characterized by albinism and bleeding issues. Furthermore alterations in AP3M2 function are also associated with neurological disorders linking to proteins like BI1 and AP3B1 affecting neuronal migration and synaptic function.