MECP2 Antibody

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. In contrast to other MBD family members, MECP2 is X-linked and subject to X inactivation. MECP2 is dispensible in stem cells, but is essential for embryonic development. MECP2 gene mutations are the cause of some cases of Rett syndrome, a progressive neurologic developmental disorder and one of the most common causes of mental retardation in females.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. In contrast to other MBD family members, MECP2 is X-linked and subject to X inactivation. MECP2 is dispensible in stem cells, but is essential for embryonic development. MECP2 gene mutations are the cause of some cases of Rett syndrome, a progressive neurologic developmental disorder and one of the most common causes of mental retardation in females.

4204

P51608

NP_004983

Human, Mouse, Rat, Dog

Antibody produced in rabbits immunized with a synthetic peptide corresponding a region of human MECP2.

Unconjugated

Primary Antibodies

Transcription, Cancer

Antibody is purified by protein A chromatography method.

Cat. No. 1205 - Jurkat Cell Lysate

Batch dependent

Purified antibody supplied in 1x PBS buffer with 0.09% (w/v) sodium azide and 2% sucrose.

None

Blue Ice

For short periods of storage (days) store at 4˚ C. For longer periods of storage, store MECP2 antibody at -20˚ C. As with any antibody avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.

52 kDa

MECP2 antibody can be used for detection of MECP2 by ELISA at 1:312500. MECP2 antibody can be used for detection of MECP2 by western blot at 2.5 μ g/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.

MECP2

Methyl CpG binding protein 2 (Rett syndrome)

Homo sapiens

Robertson, L., (2006) Am. J. Med. Genet. B Neuropsychiatr. Genet. 141 (2), 177-183.

MECP2, AUTSX3, DKFZp686A24160, MRX16, MRX79, PPMX, RTS, RTT, RS, MRXSL, MRXS13

ELISA, WB

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