Abcam, ab197492, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Smad1 antibody [EPR5522]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SMAD1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR5522,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications: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:
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Smad1 also known as Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 1 (MADH1) is a protein encoded by the SMAD1 gene in humans. It has a molecular mass of approximately 53 kDa and functions as a receptor-regulated Smad protein. Smad1 primarily transmits signals from the bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) a group of growth factors and cytokines. Expression of Smad1 occurs in various tissues including the lung heart and kidney. It plays an important role in mediating signaling pathways within different cellular environments.
Biological function summary
Smad1 participates in the transmission of BMP signals from the cell surface to the nucleus ensuring transcriptional regulation of target genes. In the presence of BMPs Smad1 forms complexes with Smad4 upon activation. These Smad complexes then translocate to the nucleus where they regulate gene expression. Smad1 influences cellular responses such as proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. In particular it plays a significant role in bone development and osteogenesis.
Pathways
Smad1 plays an important role within the BMP signaling pathway which is important for early development and tissue homeostasis. Within this pathway BMPs trigger the phosphorylation of Smad1 which then associates with Smad4 to propagate downstream signaling. Another associated pathway includes the TGF-beta signaling pathway where Smads like Smad2 and Smad3 show functional similarities and differences with Smad1. The interactions of Smad1 with related proteins like Smad4 highlight its significant contribution to cellular processes regulated by these pathways.
Smad1 associates with various pathological conditions. For instance aberrant Smad1 signaling has implications in cancer particularly in processes like tumor progression and metastasis. Disruptions in the BMP pathway involving Smad1 and Smad4 can influence the onset and development of disorders such as pulmonary hypertension where inappropriate cell growth and remodeling occur. Understanding Smad1's role in these contexts provides insights into potential therapeutic avenues for treatment and management of these conditions.