Abcam, ab181038, Anti-Y14 antibody [EPR13945(B)]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Y14 antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR13945(B),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IPSee 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
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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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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.
Y14 also known as RBM8A is a protein integral to the exon junction complex (EJC) with an approximate mass of 18 kDa. It localizes mainly in the nucleus of cells. Y14 works with other proteins such as MAGOH serving a role in post-splicing mRNA regulation. Across various tissues Y14 shows expression but is particularly notable in tissues with high levels of mRNA processing like the brain and testis.
Biological function summary
Y14 functions in mRNA surveillance and quality control mechanisms. It forms part of the exon junction complex a multi-protein structure deposited on mRNA after splicing occurs. The component acts importantly in nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) a process that ensures defective mRNAs do not translate into dysfunctional proteins. Y14 contributes significantly to mRNA export from the nucleus binding to spliced mRNA and guiding them towards translation sites in the cytoplasm.
Pathways
Y14 plays a significant role in the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay pathway working in tandem with proteins such as UPF1 and UPF3. This pathway helps identify and degrade mRNA transcripts with premature stop codons therefore protecting cells from expressing truncated proteins that may disrupt normal cellular functions. Moreover Y14 is linked to the mRNA export pathway ensuring that only properly spliced messages reach the ribosome for translation.
Y14 relevance appears in relation to neurodevelopmental disorders and certain cancers. Mutations or dysregulation of Y14 might contribute to conditions such as intellectual disability due to its involvement in mRNA surveillance that affects neuronal development. Additionally aberrant expression of Y14 has connections to breast cancer where it interacts with proteins involved in altered signaling pathways impacting cancer progression and metastasis.