Abcam, ab248377, Anti-TUG antibody [EPR8616] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal TUG antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR8616,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
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:
ab248377 is the carrier-free version of
ab131217
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.
Tether containing a UBX domain for GLUT4 (TUG) also known as ASPSCR1 is a protein that plays a role in cellular trafficking. TUG weighs approximately 67 kDa. It is predominantly expressed in adipose tissue and muscle. TUG acts as an inhibitor that helps regulate the recycling and translocation of the glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) by tethering it in the cytoplasm until stimulated by insulin.
Biological function summary
TUG regulates glucose homeostasis and energy balance. It forms a complex with GLUT4-containing vesicles controlling their movement to the plasma membrane in response to insulin stimulation. When insulin is present TUG undergoes proteolytic cleavage releasing GLUT4 so that it can facilitate glucose uptake into cells. This regulation of glucose transport is essential in maintaining normal blood glucose levels.
Pathways
TUG operates within the insulin signaling pathway and glucose transport pathway. By interacting with GLUT4 TUG controls its translocation important for insulin-mediated glucose uptake. Another significant pathway involving TUG is the trafficking of proteins through the Golgi apparatus where TUG might interact with other UBX domain-containing proteins to manage vesicular traffic.
TUG is linked to type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Abnormalities in TUG function or expression can disrupt normal GLUT4 trafficking and impair glucose uptake contributing to these metabolic disorders. Furthermore TUG might interact with proteins related to Alzheimer's disease such as those impacting insulin signaling suggesting a potential role in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders.