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Anti-5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) Antibody, clone HMC-MA01

clone HMC-MA01, from mouse

Synonym(s):

5hmeC, 5′ hydroxymethyl cytosine, 5′OH methyl cytosine, 5′OHmeC

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

HMC-MA01, monoclonal

species reactivity (predicted by homology)

all

technique(s)

dot blot: suitable
immunocytochemistry: suitable
immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable

isotype

IgG1κ

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

General description

5-Hydroxymethylcytosine is a DNA pyrimidine nitrogen base formed from the enzymatic conversion of 5-methylcytosine into 5-hydroxymethylcytosine by the TET family of iron-dependent oxygenases. Data suggests that every mammalian cell contains 5-hydroxymethylcytosine, but the levels vary depending on the cell type; data also suggests that levels of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine increases with age. The highest levels are found in neuronal cells of the central nervous system and certain mammalian tissues such as mouse Purkinje and granule neurons. Although the exact function has not been fully elucidated, studies suggest that 5-hydroxymethlcytosine may regulate gene expression or initiate DNA demethylation.

Specificity

Expected to detect 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine in all species
This antibody detects 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine, but not 5-Methylcytosine or unmethylated cytosine.

Immunogen

BSA-conjugated recombinant Hydroxymethylcytosine DNA.

Application

Detect 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) using this Anti-5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) Antibody, clone HMC-MA01 validated for use in Dot Blot, ICC, Immunoprecipitation.
Hydroxymethylated DNA Immunoprecipitation (hMeDIP) Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory to immunoprecipitate 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine DNA usingh chomatin from 293T cells overexpressing mTET1-CD. (Dr. D. Chen, Shanghai Institute of Biological Sciences)

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory to stain 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine DNA in cortical neurons from atg5-disrupted mouse. (Dr. D. Chen, Shanghai Institute of Biological Sciences)
Research Category
Epigenetics & Nuclear Function
Research Sub Category
Chromatin Biology

Quality

Evaluated by Dot Blot in a panel of unmodified DNA, 5-Methylcytosine DNA, and 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine DNA.

Dot Blot Analysis: A 1:5000 dilution of this antibody detected only 5-hydroxymethylcytosine in a panel of unmodified DNA, 5-Methylcytosine DNA, and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine DNA.

Physical form

Format: Purified
Protein G Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Analysis Note

Control
Unmodified DNA, 5-Methylcytosine DNA, and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine DNA

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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