Abcam, ab259980, Anti-TBX5 antibody [EPR23798-102]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal TBX5 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23798-102,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
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:
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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
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TBX5 also known as T-box transcription factor 5 is a protein that acts as a transcription factor. It has a mass of approximately 53 kDa. TBX5 is expressed significantly in the heart and limb tissues highlighting its importance in these areas. The protein contains a T-box domain that binds to specific DNA sequences allowing it to regulate the transcription of genes involved in developmental processes. TBX5 plays a critical role during embryogenesis particularly affecting cardiac and limb development.
Biological function summary
The function of TBX5 extends to various cellular processes. It is involved in forming the cardiac septum and limb bud acting through its role as part of the transcriptional program. TBX5 doesn't typically form a complex with other proteins but interacts with partners like GATA4 to influence gene expression. These interactions enable TBX5 to activate or repress target genes necessary for organ and limb morphogenesis making it fundamental in developmental biology.
Pathways
TBX5 operates within the cardiac development and limb differentiation pathways. It interacts with other critical factors such as NKX2-5 and TBX3 to coordinate the differentiation and proliferation processes essential for forming functional heart and limb structures. In heart development TBX5 and NKX2-5 synergistically work to activate cardiac-specific genes influencing the patterning and structural formation of the heart. The protein's involvement in limb differentiation emphasizes its dual role in these important developmental pathways.
TBX5 has significant associations with conditions like Holt-Oram syndrome and congenital heart defects. Holt-Oram syndrome a disorder arising from mutations in the TBX5 gene is characterized by limb abnormalities and cardiac anomalies illustrating the protein's role in heart and limb development. TBX5 is also linked to cardiac arrhythmias with its molecular pathways involving proteins like NKX2-5. Mutations leading to TBX5 dysfunction impact these pathways resulting in developmental malformations and contributing to complex congenital conditions.