Abcam, ab226860, Anti-MPP8 antibody [EPR19856] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MPP8 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR19856,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:WBSee 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:
ab226860 is the carrier-free version of
ab214812
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MPP8 also known as M-phase phosphoprotein 8 or MPG functions mechanically as a chromodomain-containing protein involved in chromatin organization. It has a mass of approximately 92 kDa. MPP8 is expressed in several human tissues including the liver lung and brain. As an epigenetic regulator MPP8 plays a significant role in regulating gene expression through its interactions with chromatin.
Biological function summary
Within the cellular environment MPP8 participates in maintaining heterochromatin structure which is essential for proper chromosomal behavior. It is a component of the HUSH complex (human silencing hub) which is important for transcriptional repression. This protein complex involves other proteins like TASOR and PERIPHILIN collaborating to guide transcriptional silencing to specific genomic regions. MPP8's chromodomain allows it to recognize and bind to methylated histones further aiding its role in chromatin modification.
Pathways
MPP8 participates in epigenetic regulation and gene silencing pathways. It is notably involved in the silencing of retrotransposon elements through the HUSH complex. Proteins like TASOR enhance the silencing function of MPP8 in these pathways. MPP8 ensures proper chromatin state maintenance which influences downstream gene transcription processes. Proper functioning of these pathways is necessary for genomic stability.
Deficiencies or dysfunctions of MPP8 have associations with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Abnormalities in MPP8 function may lead to improper gene silencing contributing to oncogenesis through deregulation of genes that control cell growth. In neurodegenerative contexts MPP8's role in maintaining chromatin structure may connect it to disease pathways involving chromatin remodeling proteins such as HP1 making it a focal point in studies on related disorders.