Abcam, ab300431, Anti-NRAS antibody [EPR25186-24]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Anti-NRAS antibody [EPR25186-24] is a Rabbit Monoclonal antibody that is used in NRAS Western Blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Neuroblastoma RAS viral (v-ras) oncogene homolog (NRAS) is a GTPase enzyme that converts GTP to GDP. NRAS plays a key role in cell signalling.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR25186-24,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Rat, Human, 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:
Patented technology
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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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recombinant antibodies

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.
The NRAS protein also known as neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog has a molecular weight of approximately 24 kDa. It functions mechanically as a GTPase cycling between an inactive GDP-bound state and an active GTP-bound state. The NRAS gene which encodes this protein shows expression in various tissues including the thymus leukocytes and other cells of the hematopoietic lineage. Activation of RAS involves the conversion to the GTP-bound form which enables NRAS to transmit signals within cells.
Biological function summary
NRAS plays an important role in cell proliferation differentiation and survival. It does not function alone but is part of the larger RAS protein family including HRAS and KRAS with whom it shares similar roles and sequence homology. NRAS interacts with various growth factor receptors and mediates signals to downstream effectors that influence cellular processes. Mutations in the NRAS gene can affect these biological processes leading to altered cell behavior.
Pathways
NRAS has significant roles in the MAPK/ERK pathway and the PI3K/AKT pathway. These pathways regulate fundamental cellular functions including growth and survival. NRAS interacts closely with other proteins such as RAF kinases and PI3K to propagate signals from activated receptors at the cell membrane to the nucleus. Altered NRAS activity can impact these pathways affecting cellular responses to external stimuli.
NRAS mutations are linked to certain cancers including melanoma and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Mutant forms of NRAS result in constitutively activated RAS contributing to uncontrolled cell growth and survival. In melanoma NRAS mutations frequently co-occur with alterations in other proteins such as BRAF another member of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK pathway. Understanding NRAS's involvement in these conditions is critical for developing targeted therapeutic strategies.