Abcam, ab264105, Anti-Parkin antibody [PRK8] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg
Mouse Monoclonal Parkin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:PRK8,
Isotype:IgG2b,
Light chain type:kappa,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, 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.,
Epitope:The epitope is the second ring domain (aa 399-465).

Product details:
ab264105 is the carrier-free version of
ab77924
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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.
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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, Storage buffer-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.
The Parkin protein also known as PRK8 or Park2 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase with a molecular weight of approximately 52 kDa. This protein plays a critical role in tagging damaged proteins for degradation maintaining cellular health. Parkin is expressed in various tissues with significant levels in dopaminergic neurons in the brain. It is encoded by the PARK2 gene and has been linked to the regulation of mitochondrial quality and autophagy processes contributing to cellular homeostasis.
Biological function summary
Parkin is essential for the regulation of mitochondria through its involvement in the mitochondrial quality control system. It functions as part of a complex with other proteins that respond to mitochondrial damage by tagging them with ubiquitin molecules. This mechanism allows for the removal of defective mitochondria via mitophagy critical for preventing the accumulation of damaged cellular components.
Pathways
Parkin interacts with pathways involved in the cellular stress response particularly the PINK1 (PTEN Induced Kinase
pathway. PINK1 phosphorylates Parkin activating it to label damaged mitochondria. Another critical pathway involves proteasomal degradation where Parkin collaborates with Ubiquitin to manage protein turnover. These pathways highlight its relationships with other cellular stress-regulating proteins enhancing our understanding of its roles in maintaining cellular integrity.
Mutations in the gene coding for Parkin are linked to Parkinson's disease (PD) and some forms of juvenile autosomal recessive parkinsonism. The Parkin protein's dysfunctional activity leads to impaired mitochondrial management and protein aggregation in neurons contributing significantly to neurodegenerative disease. In conditions such as PD Parkin interacts with other proteins such as PINK1 reinforcing its role in mitochondrial protection and indicating the protein's importance in disease progression and potential therapeutic targeting.