Abcam, ab314591, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-GRP94 antibody [EPR22847-50]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal GRP94 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR22847-50,
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:
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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.
GRP94 also known as HSP90b1 is a glycoprotein that belongs to the heat shock protein 90 family. It has a molecular mass of approximately 94 kDa. GRP94 is expressed mainly in the endoplasmic reticulum and appears in high levels in cells undergoing stress. This protein acts as a chaperone assisting in the proper folding and assembly of other proteins playing an essential role in protein homeostasis. GRP94 ensures the quality control of proteins by preventing misfolding and aggregation.
Biological function summary
GRP94 influences the stability of many secretory and cell-surface proteins. It forms part of a multi-protein complex that stabilizes client proteins and assists their proper folding. GRP94 is essential for the maturation of proteins involved in the immune response including immunoglobulins and integrins. Overexpression of GRP94 has been noted in various cancers where it supports the folding of proteins required for tumor growth and survival.
Pathways
GRP94 is an important element of the protein folding quality control mechanism within the endoplasmic reticulum. It functions in coordination with other chaperones like BiP and calnexin within the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway. The UPR pathway is essential during stress conditions where increased protein synthesis occurs. GRP94 also contributes to calcium homeostasis and directly interacts with proteins like integrins affecting cell adhesion and motility.
GRP94 has been implicated in the progression of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Overexpression of GRP94 is often linked to cancer where it stabilizes oncogenic proteins necessary for cancer cell survival. In neurodegenerative disorders GRP94 shows altered expression levels which may influence the pathogenesis of diseases like Alzheimer's. The interaction between GRP94 and other proteins such as tau protein in Alzheimer's highlights its potential role in disease mechanisms.