Abcam, ab310819, APC Anti-Monoamine Oxidase A / MAO-A antibody [EPR7101]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Monoamine Oxidase A/MAO-A antibody - conjugated to APC.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR7101,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:APC,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 660nm,
Carrier free:No,
Applications:Target Binding Affinity, Antibody LabellingSee 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:
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
How are conjugated primary antibodies validated?
This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1% 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-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Monoamine Oxidase A (MAO-A) also known as MAO protein is an enzyme that degrades neurotransmitters through oxidative deamination. It possesses a mass of approximately 59 kDa. This enzyme is found localized in the outer mitochondrial membrane of cells specifically in high concentrations in the brain liver and intestine. MAO-A plays an important role in the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin norepinephrine and dopamine which are critical for normal brain function.
Biological function summary
MAO-A acts to maintain proper neurotransmitter levels by catalyzing the oxidative deamination of monoamines. It is not part of a larger protein complex but functions independently to influence monoamine balance. Through its enzymatic activity MAO-A regulates several physiological processes including mood and emotional responses by controlling neurotransmitter availability and preventing their accumulation to neurotoxic levels.
Pathways
MAO-A operates within the catabolic pathways that reduce the bioavailability of monoamines. It pairs with proteins like Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) in the metabolic degradation of catecholamines. This pathway is integral to managing the equilibrium of mood-related neurotransmitters and involves complex interactions with other enzymatic systems including MAO-B which targets different substrates.
MAO-A is closely associated with psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety. Altered MAO-A activity can dysregulate monoamine levels contributing to these disorders. Additionally research links MAO-A dysregulation to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease where imbalances in monoamine levels play a role. This enzyme interacts with proteins involved in early stages of these diseases highlighting its potential as a target for therapeutic interventions using MAO inhibitors.