Abcam, ab55391, Anti-Ras antibody [4F3]

Size: 100µg
Mouse Monoclonal RASK antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 41 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human KRAS aa 1-150.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:4F3,
Isotype:IgG2a,
Light chain type:kappa,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human KRAS aa 1-150. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P01116

Product details:
This product was changed from ascites to tissue culture supernatant on 13
Feb 2019. Please note that the dilutions may need to be adjusted accordingly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our scientific support team.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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 Ras protein also known by its alternate names such as KRAS NRAS and HRAS functions as a small GTPase which is a type of enzyme that binds to guanosine triphosphate (GTP) and can switch to an inactive form when it hydrolyzes GTP to GDP. Ras proteins are encoded by genes located in different chromosomes and typically have a molecular weight of about 21 kDa. These proteins are expressed in various tissues throughout the body where they play key roles in cellular signaling.
Biological function summary
Ras proteins are pivotal in regulating cell proliferation differentiation and survival. They are often part of larger protein complexes that facilitate signal transduction across cell membranes. These proteins function as binary molecular switches toggling between active (GTP-bound) and inactive (GDP-bound) states. Mutations in Ras proteins such as NRAS Q61R can lead the protein to assume permanently active conformations disrupting normal cellular signaling processes and contributing to oncogenesis.
Pathways
Ras proteins play significant roles in the MAPK/ERK and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. Their activation leads to a cascade of phosphorylation events that ultimately regulate gene expression. Within these pathways Ras proteins interact with various molecules including RAF kinases and the PI3K protein further illustrating their complex roles in signal propagation. These pathways control many cellular processes including growth differentiation and survival illustrating how Ras proteins integrate multiple signals to modulate cellular outcomes.
Ras proteins are frequently implicated in various cancers notably pancreatic and colorectal cancers. Mutated forms of Ras such as KRAS G12V drive oncogenesis by promoting uncontrolled cell growth and division. In cancer pathology Ras often interacts with tumor suppressor proteins influencing the disease progression. Targeting Ras-mediated signaling pathways using approaches like pan-Ras inhibitors or chemiluminescence ELISAs represents an ongoing area of therapeutic research aimed at combating Ras-driven malignancies.