Abcam, ab227806, Anti-Nephrin antibody [EPR20993] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Nephrin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-Fr, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 7 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20993,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, IHC-Fr, IP, 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:
ab227806 is the carrier-free version of
ab216341
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 - 7.4 Constituents: 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.
Nephrin also known as NPHS1 is a transmembrane protein with a molecular weight of approximately 180 kDa. Researchers have predominantly observed nephrin in the podocytes of the kidney glomerulus. Nephrin plays a mechanical role as part of the slit diaphragm a structure critical for maintaining the filtration barrier of the kidney. Its structure includes multiple immunoglobulin-like domains which facilitate cell signaling and adhesion processes important for podocyte function.
Biological function summary
Nephrin is essential for the regulation of glomerular permeability and podocyte foot process architecture. It serves as a significant component of the slit diaphragm complex working alongside proteins like podocin and CD2AP. This protein complex helps regulate the integrity and selectivity of the glomerular filtration barrier ensuring that blood plasma contents are selectively filtered while preventing the loss of large proteins into urine.
Pathways
Nephrin is integral to the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway influencing cell survival and cytoskeletal organization in podocytes. Nephrin's interaction within this pathway involves related proteins such as GAPDH and PTPRO which impact cellular functions critical to maintaining kidney structure and function. Additionally nephrin participates in the synaptopodin pathway modulating actin dynamics and therefore playing a role in cellular contraction and movement.
Nephrin dysfunction is closely related to congenital nephrotic syndrome particularly Finnish-type nephrosis which results in significant proteinuria and kidney failure. Nephrin mutations or aberrant expression can also contribute to other glomerular diseases such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). In these conditions nephrin's relationship with other proteins like neph1 and podocin becomes disrupted leading to loss of slit diaphragm integrity and impaired renal function.