Abcam, ab317025, Anti-Nesprin 2 antibody [EPR28138-90] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Nesprin 2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR28138-90,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, IHC-FrSee 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:
ab317025 is the carrier-free version of
ab317024
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
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
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.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
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 Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Nesprin-2 also known as Nesprin-2 or ABP-Rince2002 is a mechanical protein that plays an important role in the structure of cells. This protein is part of the spectrin repeat-containing nuclear envelope (KASH) proteins with a large mass. It is mainly expressed in tissues such as skeletal muscle the heart and brain. Nesprin-2 is found in the outer nuclear membrane where it functions as a mediator linking the nuclear envelope to the cytoskeleton facilitating mechanical coupling between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.
Biological function summary
Nesprin-2 is involved in various cellular processes that contribute to nuclear positioning and cell movement. It interacts with other nuclear envelope proteins like SUN proteins forming the LINC (Linker of Nucleoskeleton and Cytoskeleton) complex which ensures mechanical communication within cells. This complex supports the anchoring and movement of the nucleus during cytoskeletal changes. Nesprin-2's anchoring abilities make it essential for maintaining cellular integrity and adaptability during mechanical stress.
Pathways
Nesprin-2 participates in mechanotransduction pathways that convert mechanical stimuli into biochemical signals. It plays a critical role in the actin cytoskeleton organization and nuclear positioning pathways. Through these pathways Nesprin-2 interacts with proteins such as F-actin which are important for maintaining cell shape and mobility. The interactions between Nesprin-2 and cytoskeletal elements help facilitate cell signaling in response to mechanical forces.
Nesprin-2 is linked to muscular dystrophies and cardiomyopathies. In muscular dystrophies mutations in Nesprin-2 or its interacting partners like Emerin impair nuclear-cytoskeletal coupling leading to muscle weakness. In cardiomyopathies Nesprin-2 dysfunction affects cardiac muscle integrity and function where it may interact with proteins like Lamin A/C. Understanding these connections offers potential avenues for researching therapeutic interventions for these conditions.