Abcam, ab238952, Anti-SMAD5 antibody [EP619Y] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SMAD5 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, African green monkey, Human, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP619Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human, African green monkey,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, WB, IHC-PSee 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:
ab238952 is the carrier-free version of
ab40771
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.
SMAD5 also known as Mothers Against Decapentaplegic Homolog 5 is a protein involved in the signal transduction regulated by the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily of cytokines. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 52 kDa and is ubiquitously expressed across various tissues. Mechanically SMAD5 functions as an intracellular mediator that translocates from the cytoplasm to the nucleus upon activation to regulate transcription. It participates actively in transmitting signals from surface receptors into the nucleus influencing gene expression.
Biological function summary
SMAD5 plays a central role in the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling pathway which is critical for embryonic development and tissue homeostasis. It forms a complex with receptor-regulated SMADs (R-SMADs) and co-SMAD (SMAD4) upon phosphorylation by BMP type I receptors. This complex then moves to the nucleus where it regulates expression of target genes. Through this mechanism SMAD5 impacts processes such as bone formation differentiation and cellular differentiation.
Pathways
Several key cellular signaling processes involve SMAD5. Primarily it contributes to the BMP pathway which is integral to skeletal development and repair. SMAD5 interacts with other SMAD proteins like SMAD1 and SMAD8 which all act downstream of the BMP receptors. Additionally SMAD5 participates in crosstalk with the TGF-beta signaling pathway enabling the fine-tuning of cellular responses to a variety of external cues. This connection places SMAD5 within a network of signaling events important for regulating different cell functions and maintaining cellular homeostasis.
SMAD5's function has links to abnormal bone and cartilage development such as in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) and pulmonary hypertension (PH). These conditions occur due to dysregulation within the BMP signaling pathway. For example mutations in SMAD5 or its regulatory proteins can cause inappropriate signal propagation leading to ossification in FOP or altered vascular remodeling in PH. The interplay between SMAD5 and SMAD4 another key player in these pathways highlights the complex nature of SMAD-related pathologies.