WH0004204M1
Monoclonal Anti-MECP2 antibody produced in mouse
clone 4B6, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution
Synonym(s):
Anti-AUTSX3, Anti-DKFZp686A24160, Anti-MRX16, Anti-MRX79, Anti-PPMX, Anti-RTS, Anti-RTT, Anti-methyl CpG binding protein 2 (Rett syndrome)
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About This Item
biological source
mouse
conjugate
unconjugated
antibody form
purified immunoglobulin
antibody product type
primary antibodies
clone
4B6, monoclonal
form
buffered aqueous solution
species reactivity
mouse
technique(s)
immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections): suitable
indirect ELISA: suitable
western blot: 1-5 μg/mL
isotype
IgG2aκ
GenBank accession no.
UniProt accession no.
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−20°C
target post-translational modification
unmodified
Gene Information
human ... MECP2(4204)
General description
DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian development. Human proteins MECP2, MBD1, MBD2, MBD3, and MBD4 comprise a family of nuclear proteins related by the presence in each of a methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD). Each of these proteins, with the exception of MBD3, is capable of binding specifically to methylated DNA. MECP2, MBD1 and MBD2 can also repress transcription from methylated gene promoters. In contrast to other MBD family members, MECP2 is X-linked and subject to X inactivation. MECP2 is dispensible in stem cells, but is essential for embryonic development. MECP2 gene mutations are the cause of most cases of Rett syndrome, a progressive neurologic developmental disorder and one of the most common causes of mental retardation in females. (provided by RefSeq)
Immunogen
MECP2 (AAH11612, 81 a.a. ~ 170 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.
Sequence
PKQRRSIIRDRGPMYDDPTLPEGWTRKLKQRKSGRSAGKYDVYLINPQGKAFRSKVELIAYFEKVGDTSLDPNDFDFTVTGRGSPSRREQ
Sequence
PKQRRSIIRDRGPMYDDPTLPEGWTRKLKQRKSGRSAGKYDVYLINPQGKAFRSKVELIAYFEKVGDTSLDPNDFDFTVTGRGSPSRREQ
Biochem/physiol Actions
Methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) plays a vital role in regulation of a wide range of genes in the hypothalamus, and aids in both activation and repression of transcription. Mutation of the gene leads to a severe neurodevelopmental disorder associated with hypotonia, spasticity, severe learning disability, delayed psychomotor development, and recurrent pulmonary infections in males. Impairment in the expression of MeCP2 protein results in various neurological disorders such as Rett syndrome and Autism.
Physical form
Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4
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Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Kamal K E Gadalla et al.
Molecular therapy. Methods & clinical development, 5, 180-190 (2017-05-13)
Rett syndrome (RTT), caused by loss-of-function mutations in the
Zhi Yi et al.
European journal of medical genetics, 59(6-7), 347-353 (2016-05-18)
Chromosome Xq28 duplications encompassing methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 gene (MECP2) are observed most in males with a severe neurodevelopmental disorder associated with hypotonia, spasticity, severe learning disability, delayed psychomotor development, and recurrent pulmonary infections. Most female carriers are asymptomatic due to
Maria Chahrour et al.
Science (New York, N.Y.), 320(5880), 1224-1229 (2008-05-31)
Mutations in the gene encoding the transcriptional repressor methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) cause the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome. Loss of function as well as increased dosage of the MECP2 gene cause a host of neuropsychiatric disorders. To explore the
X Nan et al.
Cell, 88(4), 471-481 (1997-02-21)
MeCP2 is an abundant mammalian protein that binds to methylated CpG. We have found that native and recombinant MeCP2 repress transcription in vitro from methylated promoters but do not repress nonmethylated promoters. Repression is nonlinearly dependent on the local density
Carlos Bueno et al.
PloS one, 11(4), e0153262-e0153262 (2016-04-12)
Dysfunctions of MeCP2 protein lead to various neurological disorders such as Rett syndrome and Autism. The exact functions of MeCP2 protein is still far from clear. At a molecular level, there exist contradictory data. MeCP2 protein is considered a single
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