Abcam, ab320640, Anti-RAB27B antibody [EPR28647-29]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal RAB27B antibody. Suitable for Dot, ICC/IF, WB, IHC-Fr, IHC-P and reacts with Recombinant fragment - Human, Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR28647-29,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, Dot, IHC-Fr, 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:
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

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
RAB27B also known as Ras-related protein Rab-27B belongs to the Rab family of small GTPases and has a molecular mass of approximately 25 kDa. RAB27B is involved in intracellular vesicle trafficking processes. It is expressed in various tissues with notable expression in platelets and secretory cells. The protein cycles between GDP-bound inactive and GTP-bound active states regulates cargo delivery and maintains distinct cellular compartments.
Biological function summary
The functional role of RAB27B includes mediating the transport and exocytosis of secretory vesicles. This protein collaborates with effector molecules such as MLPH (melanophilin) as part of a multiprotein complex that facilitates vesicle membrane docking and fusion. RAB27B's activity ensures proper cellular secretion processes impacting hormone release pigment distribution and other essential secretory pathways.
Pathways
RAB27B participates in the exosome secretion and regulated secretory pathways. It closely interacts with other proteins including RAB27A which shares similar trafficking functions. RAB27B plays a role in specialized secretory pathways affecting the maturation and docking of vesicles in cells like melanocytes and cytotoxic T lymphocytes which are essential for efficient immune responses and pigmentation respectively.
RAB27B is relevant in conditions such as cancer and Griscelli syndrome. Its dysregulation can contribute to tumor progression and metastasis due to altered vesicle trafficking and secretion dynamics. In Griscelli syndrome type 2 mutations in the related protein RAB27A although not directly in RAB27B impact melanosome transport leading to pigmentary issues and immune dysfunction. Understanding RAB27B's involvement offers insights into potential therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways.