Abcam, ab213556, Anti-Optineurin antibody [EPR20654]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Optineurin antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-Fr, IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 11 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20654,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, 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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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Optineurin also known as OPTN is a multifunctional protein of approximately 67 kDa. It is expressed in various tissues including the retina where it plays a role in maintaining cellular functions. Optineurin interacts with several binding partners to execute its roles within the cell. It is involved in intracellular trafficking signaling and inflammation processes. As an essential component of the cellular machinery optineurin aids in proper cellular communication and responses.
Biological function summary
Optineurin influences different cellular processes notably autophagy and regulation of inflammation. It participates in forming a complex with other proteins to facilitate cargo transport and degradation via the autophagy-lysosome pathway. This function is important for removing damaged proteins and organelles ensuring cellular homeostasis. Inflammation regulation occurs through optineurin's ability to inhibit certain signaling pathways therefore modulating immune responses and preventing excessive inflammation.
Pathways
Optineurin plays a role in the NF-kB signaling pathway and the autophagic process. In NF-kB signaling it acts as a negative regulator by degrading specific signaling molecules. This regulation is necessary to prevent chronic inflammation and maintain immune balance. Within autophagy optineurin collaborates with other autophagy-related proteins like LC3 to facilitate the sequestration and clearance of cellular components preventing accumulation of damaged cellular materials.
Optineurin connects to conditions like glaucoma and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Mutations in the optineurin gene link to glaucoma as they can impair autophagy and lead to optic nerve damage. In the context of ALS optineurin mutations disrupt normal cellular functions contributing to motor neuron degeneration. The protein TDP-43 is often associated with ALS and interacts with optineurin in pathological processes affecting disease progression.