MABE253

Anti-Ago2 Antibody, clone 11A9

clone 11A9, from rat

• Synonym(s): Protein argonaute-2, Argonaute2, hAgo2, Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2C 2, eIF-2C 2, eIF2C 2, PAZ Piwi domain protein, PPD, Protein slicer
• UNSPSC Code: 12352203
• eCl@ss: 32160702
• NACRES: NA.41

Properties

• biological source: rat
• Quality Level: 100
• antibody form: purified antibody
• antibody product type: primary antibodies
• clone: 11A9, monoclonal
• species reactivity: human
• technique(s): immunocytochemistry: suitable; immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable; western blot: suitable
• isotype: IgG2aκ
• NCBI accession no.: NP_001158095
• UniProt accession no.: Q9UKV8
• shipped in: wet ice
• target post-translational modification: unmodified
• Gene Information: human ... AGO2(27161)

Description

General description

Ago2 (argonaute-2), also known as eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2C (EIF2C2), is an essential component for siRNA-directed RNA interference (RNAi) response. Ago2 is an endonuclease required for the unwinding of siRNA duplex and assembly of siRNA into RNA-induced silencing complexes (RISC). Ago2 interacts with DICER1 through its Piwi domain. This Piwi domain is thought to provide RNA cleavage activity via a mechanism similar to RNase H. Ago2 activity is necessary for embryonic development as well as RNA-mediated gene silencing (RNAi).

Immunogen

Linear peptide corresponding to human Ago2.

Application

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot from an independent laboratory detected Ago2 in HEK239 cell lysate (Rudel, S., et al. (2008) RNA. 14(6):1244-1253.).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A represeentative lot from an independent laboratory detected Ago2 in HEK293, HeLa, and RPE-1 cells (Weinmann, L., et al. (2009). Cell. 136(3):496-507.).

Research Category
Epigenetics & Nuclear Function

Research Sub Category
RNA Metabolism & Binding Proteins

Use Anti-Ago2 Antibody, clone 11A9 (Rat Monoclonal Antibody) validated in WB, IP, ICC to detect Ago2 also known as Protein argonaute-2, Argonaute2, hAgo2, eIF-2C 2.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in HeLa cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected Ago2 in 10 µg of HeLa cell lysate.

Target description

~85 kDa observed. Two isoforms at ~97 kDa and ~94 kDa are known to exist.

Physical form

Format: Purified

Protein G Purified

Purified rat monoclonal IgG2aκ 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
HeLa cell lysate

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable