Abcam, ab55667, Anti-RAB27A + RAB27B antibody [1G7]

Size: 100µg
Anti-RAB27A + RAB27B antibody [1G7] (ab55667) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting RAB27A in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat . - Over 40 publications - Trusted since 2007
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:1G7,
Isotype:IgG1,
Light chain type:kappa,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:WB, ICC/IF, IHC-FoFr, IP, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RAB27A aa 100 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P51159

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-RAB27A + RAB27B antibody [1G7] (ab55667) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
What is the molecular weight of RAB27A?
Anti-RAB27A + RAB27B [1G7] (ab55667) detects a band for RAB27A (UniProt: P51159) at a molecular weight of 25kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-RAB27A + RAB27B [1G7] (ab55667) was first used in a scientific publication in 2007 and has been cited over 40 times in peer-reviewed journals.
Reviewed by scientists
Anti-RAB27A + RAB27B [1G7] (ab55667) has over 10 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
RAB27A also known as ras-related protein Rab-27A is a small GTPase that plays a role in intracellular vesicle trafficking. It has a molecular mass of approximately 25 kDa. RAB27A localizes in many cell types with higher expressions in secretory cells such as melanocytes and cytotoxic T lymphocytes. It primarily functions in the regulation of vesicle docking and fusion processes with target membranes facilitating the transport of contents such as enzymes and other proteins to specific sites within the cell.
Biological function summary
This protein regulates the exocytosis processes in certain secretory cells. RAB27A partners with effectors through its GDP-bound and GTP-bound states forming protein complexes to mediate the movement and anchoring of secretory granules. Melanocytes depend on RAB27A to control the distribution of melanosomes which are organelles containing pigment melanin. In immune cells RAB27A regulates the secretion of lytic granules significantly impacting the immune response.
Pathways
This protein is involved in the melanogenesis pathway and the lytic granule exocytosis pathway. In the melanogenesis pathway RAB27A works closely with proteins such as Melanophilin and Myosin Va to control melanosome transport. In the exocytosis pathway in immune cells RAB27A interacts with proteins like UNC13D which are vital for the release of cytotoxic molecules. By controlling these pathways RAB27A influences pigment formation in skin and hair as well as immune defense mechanisms.
Mutations in the RAB27A gene are associated with Griscelli syndrome type 2 a disorder characterized by partial albinism and immune system defects. This syndrome arises from impaired melanosome transport due to dysfunctional RAB27A and its associated proteins such as Melanophilin and Myosin Va. Additionally defects in RAB27A also relate to hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 2 where impaired function in cytotoxic T lymphocytes reduces immune response effectiveness leading to excessive inflammation.