Abcam, ab259720, Anti-XIAP antibody [EPR22189-204] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal XIAP antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR22189-204,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:sELISASee 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:
ab259720 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Mouse XIAP. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture:
ab259719
, Mouse XIAP Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector: ab259720, Mouse XIAP Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 78.13 - 5000 pg/ml.
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.
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
XIAP also known as X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein is a member of the inhibitor of apoptosis protein (IAP) family. XIAP has a molecular mass of approximately 57 kDa. This protein inhibits apoptosis by binding to and inhibiting caspases particularly caspase-3 caspase-7 and caspase-9. XIAP expresses in a variety of tissues including the heart kidney and liver but also shows expression in cancer cells. Its role in inhibiting cell death makes it a significant focus for cancer research.
Biological function summary
The function of XIAP involves regulation of apoptosis an important process in maintaining cellular homeostasis. It forms part of the apoptosome complex by interacting with caspases to prevent premature cell death. XIAP serves to protect cells from stress-induced apoptotic signals helping in survival under adverse conditions. This ability makes it a subject of interest in studying cancer survival mechanisms since overactive XIAP can allow cancer cells to avoid programmed cell death.
Pathways
Apoptosis regulation and cell survival pathways prominently feature XIAP. Particularly XIAP plays a role in the intrinsic apoptotic pathway which is activated in response to internal stress signals. XIAP regulates this pathway via its interaction with caspase-9 and interactions with other proteins such as Smac/DIABLO which can antagonize XIAP's function. This interaction is key in balancing cell death and survival therefore highlighting its role in apoptosis control.
XIAP's dysregulation links to cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Overexpression of XIAP can contribute to cancer by enabling cells to evade apoptosis leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation. Moreover studies have suggested a role in neurodegenerative diseases where alterations in XIAP may affect neuronal cell survival. In these contexts XIAP's interactions with proteins such as caspases and Smac/DIABLO surface as important in understanding how apoptosis evasion or enhancement contributes to disease pathology.