{"product_id":"abcam-ab209251","title":"Abcam, ab209251, Anti-Bag3 antibody [EPR20207-109-3]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal BAG3 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC\/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR20207-109-3,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:ICC\/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bcl-2-associated athanogene 3 commonly known as Bag3 is a protein with a molecular weight of approximately 74 kDa. It plays an important role in apoptosis regulation and stress responses by interacting with heat shock proteins. Bag3 is expressed in various tissues including the heart skeletal muscles and certain types of neurons. It functions mechanically by binding to chaperones like Hsp70 modulating their activity and helping in protein folding and degradation processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nBag3 contributes to cell survival by assisting in protein homeostasis and mitigating stress-related cellular damage. It acts as a co-chaperone and forms part of complexes with Hsp70 HspB8 and CHIP among others. These interactions enhance the cellular capacity to handle misfolded proteins preventing the aggregation that could lead to cell toxicity. In muscle cells Bag3 plays a role in maintaining structural integrity by participating in the assembly of myofibrils critical for muscle function.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nThe protein is involved in autophagy and apoptosis regulation. It actively participates in the ubiquitin-proteasome system and chaperone-mediated autophagy collaborating closely with proteins like HspB8 and Hsp70. The integration of Bag3 within these pathways highlights its involvement in removing damaged proteins and preserving cellular function during stress conditions. Additionally Bag3 contributes to the regulation of the NF-kB pathway which is involved in the immune response and inflammation.\u003cbr\u003e\nMutations or dysregulation of Bag3 associate with conditions such as myopathy and certain cancers. In myopathy aberrations in Bag3 affect muscle resilience and repair leading to structural muscle defects. In cancer Bag3's role in inhibiting apoptosis promotes tumor cell survival making it a target for therapeutic interventions. The protein has connections with p53 in cancer contexts where it influences cell death and survival decisions. Understanding Bag3's interactions and functions in these diseases opens new opportunities for developing treatments targeting these pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850296250537,"sku":"ab209251","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab209251","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}