Abcam, ab316964, Anti-Collybistin antibody [EPR28024-32] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ARHGEF9 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IP and reacts with Recombinant fragment - Human, Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR28024-32,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:IP, WBSee 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:
ab316964 is the carrier-free version of
ab316963
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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Collybistin also known as ARHGEF9 is a protein that functions as a guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) primarily for the small GTPase Cdc42. This mechanism is essential in the regulation of actin cytoskeleton dynamics with an approximate molecular mass of 46 kDa. You can find Collybistin mainly in the brain where it plays a significant role in synaptic formation and function particularly in the postsynaptic sites of inhibitory synapses.
Biological function summary
Collybistin plays a critical role in clustering and trafficking of specific proteins required for synapse maturation and stability. It participates as a part of a larger complex that includes key synaptic proteins like Gephyrin a scaffolding protein important for neurotransmitter receptor localization. This interaction between Collybistin and synaptic components ensures proper synaptic inhibitory signaling by controlling receptor clustering and distribution.
Pathways
Collybistin is essential within the pathways associated with synaptic vesicle function and cytoskeletal dynamics. This protein interacts with important pathways like the Rho GTPase signaling pathway and Cdc42 effector pathways which are vital for cytoskeletal rearrangements. Through these pathways Collybistin engages with proteins such as F-actin influencing synaptic plasticity and neural connectivity by altering actin dynamics.
Collybistin is linked to neurological conditions with particular relevance to epilepsy. Mutations in the Collybistin encoding gene ARHGEF9 have been associated with forms of epilepsy and intellectual disabilities. In these conditions disrupted interactions between Collybistin and other synaptic proteins like Gephyrin can lead to altered synaptic signaling illustrating the importance of its proper function in neurological health.