{"product_id":"abcam-ab66746","title":"Abcam, ab66746, Anti-Rab5A antibody [3A4] - Early Endosome Marker","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse Recombinant Monoclonal RAB5A antibody. Early Endosome marker. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 15 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RAB5A aa 1 to C-terminus.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:3A4,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG2b,\u003cbr\u003e\nLight chain type:kappa,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RAB5A aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P20339\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product was changed from ascites to tissue culture supernatant on 24\/01\/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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nRab5A also known as RAB5A or Ras-related protein Rab-5A is a small GTPase with a molecular weight of approximately 24 kDa. Rab5A plays a role in the regulation of endocytic trafficking. It switches between an active GTP-bound state and an inactive GDP-bound state which facilitates its function in vesicle fusion and transport. Rab5A is highly expressed in various tissues with significant expression in the brain liver and kidney indicating its important regulatory role in these organs.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nRab5A influences the coordination of membrane trafficking and cytoskeletal dynamics. It associates with several protein complexes involved in endocytosis. Rab5A recruits effectors that facilitate the early stages of endosome formation and maturation. It regulates the homotypic fusion and motility of early endosomes by activating its downstream effectors such as EEA1 and Rabenosyn-5 which coordinate vesicle tethering and fusion.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nRab5A is intricately involved in the endocytic pathway and the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. This protein modulates the formation and maturation of endosomes playing a part in the cellular sorting and internalization of receptors. Rab5A interacts with proteins like early endosome antigen 1 (EEA1) in the endocytic pathway and also links to phosphatidylinositol-3-phosphate (PI3P) production which is critical for signaling associated with cellular growth and survival.\u003cbr\u003e\nRab5A is associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and cancer progression. Aberrant Rab5A activity leads to disrupted endocytic trafficking which results in the malfunction of cellular processes that contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology. In cancer Rab5A interaction with proteins like epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) modulates signal transduction pathways that facilitate oncogenic transformation and tumor progression. Hence Rab5A represents a potential therapeutic target in these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844159918249,"sku":"ab66746","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab66746","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}