Abcam, ab205541, PE Anti-Estrogen Receptor beta antibody [ERb455]

Size: 500µL
Mouse Monoclonal ESR2 antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ESR2.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:ERb455,
Isotype:IgG2a,
Conjugation:PE,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ESR2. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q92731

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A/G, Purification notes-Purified from Bioreactor concentrate., Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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-+4°C, Storage information-Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Estrogen Receptor beta (ERβ) also known as ERbeta or beta receptor is an important nuclear receptor involved in mediating the effects of estrogens such as estradiol. This receptor with a molecular weight of approximately 59 kDa resides mainly in endothelial and epithelial tissues and can also be present in the central nervous system. ERβ possesses the ability to bind ligands and translocate to the nucleus where it regulates the transcription of specific target genes.
Biological function summary
Estrogen Receptor beta plays a significant role in cell growth regulation and differentiation. It often forms dimers with Estrogen Receptor alpha (ERα) contributing to the diversity of estrogen signaling responses. As part of the nuclear receptor family ERβ engages in binding with DNA at estrogen response elements influencing various physiological processes. The presence of ERβ in tissues implies it has a potentially protective role possibly balancing the actions of ERα.
Pathways
Estrogen Receptor beta plays an essential role in the estrogen signaling pathway and the apoptosis pathway. Interaction with ERα can influence pathways related to cell proliferation and survival contributing to distinct physiological outcomes. ERβ's involvement with proteins like the retinoic acid receptor within these pathways highlights its impact on controlling gene expression important for cell cycle regulation and programmed cell death.
Estrogen Receptor beta has implications in cancers and cardiovascular diseases. In breast cancer ERβ may act differently from ERα possibly providing protective effects against tumor growth. Moreover the receptor's expression affects cardiovascular health by modulating inflammation and vascular function. ERβ interacts with proteins such as p53 hinting at its role in controlling cellular stress responses and combating oncogenesis.