RAD51 Antibody

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the RAD51 protein family. RAD51 family members are highly similar to bacterial RecA and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Rad51, and are known to be involved in the homologous recombination and repair of DNA. This protein can interact with the ssDNA-binding protein RPA and RAD52, and it is thought to play roles in homologous pairing and strand transfer of DNA. This protein is also found to interact with BRCA1 and BRCA2, which may be important for the cellular response to DNA damage. BRCA2 is shown to regulate both the intracellular localization and DNA-binding ability of this protein. Loss of these controls following BRCA2 inactivation may be a key event leading to genomic instability and tumorigenesis. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [RefSeq]

Product Specifications

UniProt

Q06609

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

A portion of amino acids 1-134 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for this RAD51 antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

RALPA-1

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Field of Research

Epigenetics & Chromatin

Purification

Protein G affinity chromatography

Dilution

Flow cytometry: 1-2ug/10^6 cells, Western blot: 1-2ug/ml, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2ug/ml, Prediluted IHC only format: incubate for 30 min at RT (1)

Storage Conditions

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Notes

For research use only.

Applications Notes

The stated application concentrations are suggested starting points. Titration of the RAD51 antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.