MECP2 Antibody

• Background:

  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.

• NCBI Gene ID:

  4204

• Swiss Prot:

  P51608

• Accession Number:

  NP_004983

• Host:

  Rabbit

• Reactivity:

  Human, Mouse, Rat, Dog

• Immunogen:

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

• Clonality:

  Polyclonal

• Conjugation:

  Unconjugated

• Type:

  Primary Antibodies

• Field of Research:

  Transcription, Cancer

• Purification:

  Antibody is purified by protein A chromatography method.

• Positive Control:

  Cat. No. 1205 - Jurkat Cell Lysate

• Concentration:

  Batch dependent

• Buffer:

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

• Modification:

  None

• Shipping Conditions:

  Blue Ice

• Storage Conditions:

  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.

• Calculated Molecular Weight:

  52 kDa

• Applications Notes:

  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.

• Symbol:

  MECP2

• NCBI Official Name:

  Methyl CpG binding protein 2 (Rett syndrome)

• NCBI Organism:

  Homo sapiens

• Background Reference 01:

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

• Other Product Names:

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

• Tested Applications:

  ELISA, WB

• Protein ID:

  4826830

• Physical Properties:

  Liquid