Abcam, ab133481, Anti-Peroxiredoxin 2/PRP antibody [EPR5155]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Peroxiredoxin 2/PRP antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR5155,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), 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:
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: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9.85% Tris glycine, 0.1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Peroxiredoxin 2 (also known as PRP or PRDX2) is an antioxidant enzyme that plays an important role in reducing peroxides and protecting cells from oxidative damage. The target consisting of approximately 22kDa mass is expressed heavily in erythrocytes but can also be found in other tissues like the heart and liver. PRDX2 belongs to the peroxiredoxin family and its redox activity contributes significantly to cellular homeostasis and defense against oxidative stress.
Biological function summary
Peroxiredoxins like PRDX2 function by breaking down hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides safeguarding cells from oxidative harm. PRDX2 often forms homodimers or higher-order oligomers which influence its catalytic efficiency and chaperone activity. Within the cell it not only acts independently but also associates with other cellular components reflecting its participation in important cellular processes including cell proliferation and apoptosis.
Pathways
PRDX2 engages significantly within antioxidant defense systems specifically the thioredoxin pathway. It interacts with thioredoxin reductase and thioredoxin to facilitate the reduction of peroxides maintaining the cell’s redox balance. Furthermore PRDX2 intersects with cellular signaling pathways associated with inflammation and the regulation of cell death where proteins like NRF2 and KEAP1 play important roles in managing oxidant-inducible gene expression.
Disruptions in PRDX2 function connect to conditions like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In cancer altered peroxiredoxin 2 expression correlates to tumor progression and resistance to chemotherapy implicating its interaction with proteins like NF-κB in enhancing cell survival. In cardiovascular diseases oxidative stress mediated by PRDX2 imbalance can lead to myocardial infarction and heart failure linking it to proteins such as SOD2 involved in mitochondrial defense.