Abcam, ab317713, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-MAVS antibody [EPR26357-91]

Size: 10µL-TRIAL / 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MAVS antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR26357-91,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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
Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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--20°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.
MAVS also known as mitochondrial antiviral-signaling protein is a critical adaptor protein involved in the innate immune response to viral infections. This protein with a molecular weight of approximately 56 kDa is expressed on the mitochondrial membrane. It plays a major role in antiviral defense by transmitting signals from cytosolic pattern recognition receptors like RIG-I-like receptors to initiate downstream immune responses. MAVS can also be referred to as IPS-1 VISA or CARDIF in scientific literature.
Biological function summary
The MAVS protein activates important signaling cascades to produce type I interferons and other cytokines which are essential in the antiviral response. MAVS forms a complex with other proteins on the mitochondrial membrane helping to coordinate a rapid immune reaction to viral pathogens. It acts by amplifying the signal from RIG-I and MDA5 facilitating their role in the recognition of viral RNA. By recruiting downstream signaling molecules MAVS enables the activation of transcription factors like IRF3 and NF-kB.
Pathways
MAVS plays a central role in the signaling pathways that regulate innate immunity including the RIG-I-like receptor signaling pathway and the NF-kB pathway. It interacts with various proteins such as TRIF and STING in the pathways to modulate immune responses. These pathways help trigger the production of antiviral substances and maintain homeostasis within the body's defense mechanisms. MAVS provides a platform for the assembly of signaling complexes which are necessary for the propagation and amplification of the immune response signal.
MAVS is associated with conditions such as viral infections and autoimmune diseases. Dysregulation of MAVS activity has been linked to systemic lupus erythematosus where abnormal immune signaling may occur. MAVS also has connections with other proteins such as TRAF3 and TRAF6 which contribute to disease pathogenesis. Understanding the role of MAVS in these conditions may provide insights into therapeutic targets for improving disease outcomes.