Abcam, ab255787, Anti-GBA2 antibody [4A12] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rat Recombinant Monoclonal GBA2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rat,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:4A12,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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:
ab255787 is the carrier-free version of
ab252831
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
Want a custom formulation?
This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com
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.
GBA2 also known as non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase is an enzyme responsible for hydrolyzing glucosylceramide into glucose and ceramide. With a molecular mass approximately 118 kDa GBA2 localizes in the endoplasmic reticulum and the cytosol. It is widely expressed in various tissues including the liver brain and testis indicating its diverse physiological roles. Unlike GBA1 which functions in lysosomal degradation GBA2 operates outside lysosomes.
Biological function summary
GBA2 facilitates the metabolism of glycosphingolipids. It functions as part of lipid homeostasis ensuring the balance of ceramide levels. This enzyme plays a role in maintaining cellular functions that require precise lipid composition. Although not characterized as part of a larger complex GBA2 significantly impacts membrane dynamics and cellular signaling processes.
Pathways
GBA2 is integral to the glycosphingolipid metabolism pathway impacting cell signaling and membrane structure. Its activity influences sphingolipid metabolism connecting it with the sphingomyelinase pathway. In this context it relates to enzymes like ceramidases and sphingomyelinases which also contribute to sphingolipid breakdown and ceramide regulation.
Research has associated GBA2 with conditions such as hereditary spastic paraplegia and Niemann-Pick disease type C. Mutations or dysregulation of GBA2 can disturb lipid metabolism leading to neurological impairments observed in these disorders. Connections between GBA2 and other proteins such as NPC1 which is involved in cholesterol transport highlight its relevance in complex metabolic disorders.