Abcam, ab300055, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-SCA2 antibody [EPR23630-49]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SCA2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23630-49,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:IHC-P, 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:
Patented technology
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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
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
SCA2 also known as Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2 refers to a protein primarily affected by mutations in the ATXN2 gene. It weighs around 150 kDa. SCA2 expresses predominantly in the brain with significant presence in Purkinje cells of the cerebellum as well as regions like the thalamus and hippocampus. It functions as an essential component within neuron-specific structures and may associate with RNA processing events.
Biological function summary
SCA2 shows significant interactions within the neuronal RNA processing machinery. This protein is part of a large complex involved in regulating RNA stability and translation. Its role contributes significantly to maintaining neuron function and viability affecting synaptic signaling and plasticity which are critical for cognitive processes and motor control. SCA2 influences neural communication through modulation and degradation of messenger RNAs.
Pathways
SCA2 plays a role in the mRNA metabolic process related cellular pathways. It interacts in pathways like RNA transport and degradation linking it functionally to proteins such as TDP-43 and FUS which also have prominent roles in RNA processing. These associations support communication across neurons and ensure accurate protein synthesis necessary for neuronal health and function.
Malfunction or mutation in SCA2 relates directly to spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 a degenerative disorder affecting movement. The imbalance in related pathways often leads to pathological changes contributing to dysfunctions in Ataxin-2 often seen alongside interactions with proteins like Huntingtin which elucidate its involvement in neurological diseases. Such connections imply a substantial impact on neuronal survival and disease progression.