{"product_id":"abcam-ab300406","title":"Abcam, ab300406, Anti-RAG2 antibody [EPR24314-42]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 20µL \/ 100µL \/ 1mL\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal RAG2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IP and reacts with Mouse samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR24314-42,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IP, 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\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nRAG2 also known as Recombination Activating Gene 2 plays an important role in the mechanism of V(D)J recombination aiding in the assembly of T-cell receptors and immunoglobulins. It acts together with RAG1 as a heterodimer complex. RAG2 lacks enzymatic activity but assists in this complex by binding to RAG1 facilitating recombinase activity. The molecular weight of RAG2 is around 56 kDa and it is mainly expressed in developing lymphocytes within the thymus and bone marrow.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nRAG2 contributes to lymphocyte development by enabling the production of diverse antigen receptor repertoires. It acts as a non-catalytic partner with RAG1 forming a complex necessary for the cleavage of DNA at specific recombination signal sequences. This complexity is fundamental in generating the variability of antibodies and T-cell receptors. RAG2 alters the chromatin structure enhancing accessibility to the recombination substrates and ensuring efficient gene rearrangement.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nRAG2 is essential in the adaptive immune response being vital to V(D)J recombination in lymphocyte development. It operates extensively in the antigen receptor gene assembly pathway influencing B cell development and T cell maturation. Throughout these processes RAG2 works closely with proteins like RAG1 where both are co-dependent for functional recombinase activity essential for immune system adaptability.\u003cbr\u003e\nMutations or malfunctions in RAG2 can lead to immunodeficiency syndromes such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and Omenn syndrome. These disorders often stem from defective or inefficient V(D)J recombination causing improper immune cell function. RAG2's relationship with RAG1 is critical as defects in this complex impair lymphocyte development leading to reduced immune response capability aligned with these diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850346221737,"sku":"ab300406","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab300406","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}