Abcam, ab231684, Anti-ASS1 antibody [EPR12398] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ASS1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Human, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12398,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, IP, ICC/IF, WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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:
ab231684 is the carrier-free version of
ab170952
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.
ASS1 or argininosuccinate synthase 1 is an enzyme that plays an important role in the urea cycle. It catalyzes the conversion of citrulline and aspartate into argininosuccinate using ATP in the process. The ASS1 protein is commonly expressed in the liver where it actively participates in the detoxification of ammonia. It has a molecular mass of approximately 46 kDa. Some alternate names for this protein include ASS and ASS-1.
Biological function summary
Argininosuccinate synthase 1 contributes significantly to the synthesis of arginine an essential amino acid through its conversion activities. The enzyme operates as a homotrimer a complex consisting of three identical subunits. This enzymatic activity is indispensable in maintaining the balance of nitrogen and ammonia within the body particularly important for liver and kidney functions.
Pathways
ASS1 is a critical component of both the urea cycle and the nitric oxide metabolism pathway. The urea cycle helps in detoxifying ammonia by converting it into urea which is excreted in urine. In nitric oxide metabolism ASS1 links with nitric oxide synthase to facilitate the use of arginine in producing nitric oxide a vital signaling molecule. The pathway engagement partners include proteins like citrin which supplies aspartate for the reaction.
ASS1 has implications in citrullinemia and hepatocellular carcinoma. Citrullinemia results from mutations in the ASS1 gene leading to defective urea cycle function and ammonia accumulation. In cancer particularly hepatocellular carcinoma low expression of ASS1 correlates with poor prognosis as cancer cells often exhibit arginine auxotrophy. Connections through these conditions involve interactions with enzymes such as arginase which also influences arginine availability.