Abcam, ab160266, Recombinant Human RAB29 protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human RAB29 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 203 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:WB, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:O14966,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°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.
RAB29 also known as Rab7L1 is a member of the RAB family of small GTPases. This protein is involved in vesicle trafficking processes within cells. RAB29 has an approximate mass of 23 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues but shows higher expression levels in brain and testis. In cellular functions it acts mainly within the endosomal-lysosomal system to regulate membrane trafficking events.
Biological function summary
RAB29 plays an important role in ensuring the proper transport and sorting of proteins within cells. It associates with certain effector proteins to form complexes which facilitate movement between endosomes and other intracellular compartments. It coordinates with other RAB proteins to maintain cellular homeostasis and ensure effective intracellular transport. This coordination is significant for neural cells suggesting a specific importance in neurological environments.
Pathways
RAB29 engages in intracellular trafficking pathways that include the endocytic pathway and Golgi-lysosomal trafficking. In these pathways it cooperates closely with proteins like LRRK2 to regulate autophagy and the maintenance of the endosomal membrane system. Through these pathways it maintains cellular organelle distribution and affects lysosome functionality impacting overall cell health and metabolism.
RAB29 exhibits connections to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. Mutations or dysfunctions in RAB29 along with its interaction partner LRRK2 have been linked to the pathogenesis of this disorder implicating it in the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons. Additionally aberrant RAB29 activity has been associated with complications in lysosomal storage diseases suggesting its broader implications in cellular waste handling and turnover.