MBD2 Antibody

Product Specifications

Background

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. The protein encoded by this gene may function as a mediator of the biological consequences of the methylation signal. It is also reported that the this protein functions as a demethylase to activate transcription, as DNA methylation causes gene silencing.

NCBI Gene ID

8932

Swiss Prot

Q9UBB5

Accession Number

Q9UBB5

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

This MBD2 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 250-279 amino acids from the Central region of human MBD2.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Type

Primary Antibodies

Field of Research

Other

Purification

This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification.

Concentration

Batch dependent

Homology

Predicted species reactivity based on immunogen sequence: Mouse

Buffer

Supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide.

Modification

None

Shipping Conditions

Blue Ice

Storage Conditions

Store at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.