Abcam, ab17963, Anti-Neurofibromin antibody

Size: 50µg
Anti-Neurofibromin antibody (ab17963) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Neurofibromin in Western Blot, IP . Suitable for Human, Mouse . - Over 10 publications - Trusted since 2005
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IP, 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:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Neurofibromin antibody (ab17963) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP) in Human, Mouse samples.
What is the molecular weight of Neurofibromin?
Anti-Neurofibromin (ab17963) specifically detects a band for Neurofibromin (UniProt: P21359) at a molecular weight of 319kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Neurofibromin (ab17963) was first used in a scientific publication in 2005 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.
Reviewed by scientists
Anti-Neurofibromin (ab17963) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1.815% Tris, 1.764% Sodium citrate, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Neurofibromin is a protein that functions as a Ras GTPase-activating protein acting to promote the hydrolysis of Ras-bound GTP to GDP which inactivates Ras signaling. This regulatory function involves the suppression of excessive cell proliferation and differentiation. Alternate names for neurofibromin include NF1 or neurofibromin 1. The mass of neurofibromin is approximately 327 kDa. Neurofibromin is expressed widely across various tissues with notable expression in the nervous system and the brain.
Biological function summary
Neurofibromin regulates pathways involved in cell growth and development. It does not form part of a large multiprotein complex but interacts with microtubules and other signaling proteins to carry out its regulatory functions. Neurofibromin primarily affects pathways that manage cell cycle progression and it plays a critical role in inhibiting uncontrolled cell growth ensuring proper cellular homeostasis.
Pathways
Neurofibromin fits into the Ras-MAPK pathway where it controls the activity of Ras an important regulatory protein involved in signal transduction related to cell division and differentiation. Neurofibromin's action on Ras directly impacts the activation of the MAPK pathway which is important in mediating cellular responses to growth signals. This protein also interacts functionally with proteins like SOS1 another regulator of Ras emphasizing its role in fine-tuning signal cascades that ensure balanced cellular function.
Neurofibromin's dysregulation is most commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 a genetic disorder characterized by the development of benign tumors in the nervous system. The loss of neurofibromin function leads to unregulated Ras activity resulting in tumorigenesis. Additionally neurofibromin is implicated in certain sporadic cancers due to its role in controlling cell proliferation. In neurofibromatosis type 1 interactions between neurofibromin and proteins such as p53 a known tumor suppressor highlight its significance in disease pathways and tumor suppression mechanisms.