Abcam, ab122666, Anti-RAB12 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal RAB12 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RAB12 aa 100-200.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RAB12 aa 100-200. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q6IQ22

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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.
RAB12 also known as Ras-related protein Rab-12 belongs to the Rab family of small GTPases and has a mass of approximately 25 kDa. This protein plays a role in membrane trafficking and vesicular transport. RAB12 localizes to the Golgi apparatus and other cellular membrane compartments. It expresses in various tissues with significant levels in the brain liver and skeletal muscle. This expression pattern suggests a broad role in cellular function.
Biological function summary
RAB12 regulates receptor degradation and cargo transport through endosomes and lysosomes. It participates in complex cellular processes involving endocytic recycling and autophagy. RAB12 interaction with other proteins such as RILP (Rab-interacting lysosomal protein) assists in regulating lysosome positioning. The protein modulates cellular dynamics which affects the degradation and recycling of receptor molecules.
Pathways
RAB12 plays an important part in the autophagy and endocytic recycling pathways. It cooperates with other Rab family members like RAB7 which is critical for late endosome to lysosome trafficking. In these pathways RAB12 functions as a molecular switch coordinating trafficking processes that impact cellular homeostasis. Its role in autophagy involves coordination of lysosomal degradation and its modulation influences the cellular response to nutrient availability.
RAB12 involvement connects to neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. It contributes to cellular processes that when dysfunctional lead to conditions like Parkinson's disease. Abnormal RAB12 activity can affect autophagy leading to the accumulation of protein aggregates in neurodegenerative diseases. Moreover RAB12 can interact with proteins like TBC1D10C (RABGAP-10) which influences cancer progression through its regulation of cellular growth and survival pathways.