{"product_id":"abcam-ab249726","title":"Abcam, ab249726, Anti-RAG1 antibody [EPRAGR1] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal RAG1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPRAGR1,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nab249726 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab172637\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies reactivity\u003cbr\u003e\nRat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease\u003cbr\u003e\ncontact us\u003cbr\u003e\nfor more information.\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nRAG1 also known as Recombination Activating Gene 1 is an enzyme that has a mass of approximately 120 kDa. It functions mechanically by initiating the V(D)J recombination process that is essential for the development of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor gene rearrangement. RAG1 achieves this by introducing double-stranded breaks in DNA guiding the recombination events. This protein is mainly expressed in developing lymphocytes within the bone marrow and thymus playing a significant function in the adaptive immune response.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe recombination process performed by RAG1 is integral to generating the diversity of antibodies and T-cell receptors which form the foundation of the adaptive immune system. RAG1 acts as part of a protein complex with RAG2 where it collaborates to recognize and bind to recombination signal sequences in the DNA. This complex facilitates the accurate cleavage necessary for recombination enabling lymphocytes to produce a wide variety of receptors capable of recognizing numerous antigens.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nRAG1 directly participates in the antigen receptor rearrangement pathway which is fundamental to the adaptive immune system. It is closely linked to the DNA repair mechanisms required for joining the broken DNA ends it creates. Key proteins involved in these pathways include RAG2 which forms a complex with RAG1 and the DNA-dependent protein kinase which mediates the repair of DNA double-strand breaks ensuring genomic stability during immune cell development.\u003cbr\u003e\nImproper function or mutations in RAG1 can result in severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) or Omenn syndrome both of which severely impair the immune system. RAG1 mutations affect the recombination efficiency leading to decreased production of functional lymphocytes. The disorder connections extend to RAG2 as they together form the active RAG complex and defects in either can disrupt immune function highlighting the critical nature of these proteins in maintaining immune system efficacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848550240425,"sku":"ab249726","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab249726","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}