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Anti-pan Ago Antibody, clone 2A8

clone 2A8, from mouse

Synonym(s):

eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2C, 2, protein argonaute-2, argonaute 2, Protein slicer, argonaute2, PAZ Piwi domain protein, Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2C, Argonaute2, Argonaute4, Ago4, Protein argonaute-4

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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

2A8, monoclonal

species reactivity

human

packaging

antibody small pack of 25 μg

technique(s)

immunocytochemistry: suitable
immunohistochemistry: suitable
immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable
western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG1κ

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... AGO1(26523)

General description

Argonaute (Ago) proteins are a family of proteins of ~95 kDa that bind directly to mature miRNAs. In mammals, there are four Ago proteins (Ago1-4). This family of proteins is a central component of most mammalian miRNPs that mediates important functions in small RNA-directed regulatory pathways. The Ago family consists of two subclases, Ago and Piwi containing two characteristic domains known as PAZ and PIWI. These two domains interact with different parts of the mature miRNA. The PAZ domain interacts with the 3’-end of the miRNA, and the PIWI domain interacts with the 5’ phosphate and 5’-proximal region of the miRNA to guide target mRNA recognition.

Immunogen

Histidine - tagged recombinant protein corresponding to human Ago.

Application

Anti-pan Ago Antibody, clone 2A8 is a Mouse Monoclonal Antibody for detection of pan Ago also known as protein argonaute-2 or PAZ Piwi domain protein & has been validated in WB, IP, ICC & IHC.
Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory in IP. (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory in IC. (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory in IH. (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)
Research Category
Epigenetics & Nuclear Function
Research Sub Category
Transcription Factors

RNA Metabolism & Binding Proteins

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in HeLa cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected Ago on 10 µg of HeLa cell lysate.

Target description

~ 95 and 70 kDa observed. This antibody recognizes Ago1, Ago2, Ago3, and Ago4.
Note that this antibody has been reported to cross-react with radixin (~70 kDa). (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)

Physical form

Format: Purified
Protein G
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
HeLa cell lysate

Other Notes

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

Disclaimer

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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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