Abcam, ab251169, Anti-Plexin B2/MM1 antibody [EPR9965] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Plexin B2/MM1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR9965,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, 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:
ab251169 is the carrier-free version of
ab193355
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.
Plexin B2 also known as PLXNB2 or MM1 is a high-molecular-weight protein approximately 220 kDa found in humans. Plexin B2 is involved in the semaphorin receptor complex and is made of multiple domains that interact with semaphorin molecules to mediate cellular functions. Plexin B2 is expressed in various tissues including the brain spinal cord and bones indicating its role in different neural and structural processes. This protein interacts with other members of the Plexin family and undergoes changes that allow it to serve numerous signaling roles in the body.
Biological function summary
Plexin B2 plays a role in cellular signaling processes that are essential for neural patterning and tissue morphogenesis. It binds with semaphorins particularly Sema4C to guide axonal repulsion in neural development. Plexin B2 forms part of a receptor complex that helps cells interpret external semaphorin signals influencing cell movement and positioning. These interactions contribute to the remodeling of neural circuits which is important during both prenatal development and adult neural function.
Pathways
Plexin B2 participates in pathways engaging Rho GTPases which are important for cytoskeletal organization and cell movement. Plexin B2 influences the RhoA and Rac1 pathways impacting actin cytoskeleton dynamics and cell adhesion processes. These pathways where Plexin B2 acts with other Rho family proteins help transmit the changes induced by semaphorin binding altering cellular orientation and migration.
Plexin B2 has connections to neural tube defects and certain cancers. Defective Plexin B2 signaling can lead to improper neural tube closure contributing to conditions like spina bifida. Additionally in oncology the dysregulation of Plexin B2 expression or function links to tumor invasiveness and metastasis where it might interact with proteins like MET and Rho GTPases to influence cancer cell behavior. Understanding its role in these disorders aids in developing therapeutic strategies targeting aberrant Plexin B2 signaling.