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Gene info
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.
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Gene names
MECP2, AUTSX3, DKFZp686A24160, MRX16, MRX79, PPMX, RTS, RTT, RS, MRXSL, MRXS13
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Antibodie s label
unlabelled serum
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Purity
Antibody is purified by protein A chromatography method.
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Ab raised in
Rabbit
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Type
Polyclonal
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Antigen
Antibody produced in rabbits immunized with a synthetic peptide corresponding a region of human MECP2.
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Immuno application
ELISA, Western Blot
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Antibody advice
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 ug/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.
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Suspention pH azide
Antibody is lyophilized in PBS buffer with 2% sucrose. Add 100 μL of distilled water. Final antibody concentration is 1 mg/mL.
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Keep at
For short periods of storage (days) store at 4 grades C. For longer periods of storage, store MECP2 antibody at -20 grades C. As with any antibody avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
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Works with
Human, Mouse, Rat, Dog
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Omim nr
4826830
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Ncbi nr
NP_004983
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KDa
52 kDa
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Vial with antibody
Lyophilized
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Quantity per ml
1 mg/ml
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NCBI GENE nr
4204
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GENE symbol
MECP2
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Antigene name
methyl CpG binding protein 2 (Rett syndrome)
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Source
Homo sapiens
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Protein nr
P51608
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Description
This antibody needs to be stored at + 4°C in a fridge short term in a concentrated dilution. Freeze thaw will destroy a percentage in every cycle and should be avoided. Antibody for research use.
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Properties
If you buy Antibodies supplied by proscience they should be stored frozen at - 24°C for long term storage and for short term at + 5°C.
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French translation
anticorps
