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AB4073

Sigma-Aldrich

Anti-Farnesyl Antibody

Chemicon®, from rabbit

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

species reactivity (predicted by homology)

all

manufacturer/tradename

Chemicon®

technique(s)

ELISA: suitable
immunofluorescence: suitable

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

General description

Protein isoprenylation is a post-translational modification that affects about 0.5% of cellular proteins and is essential for the biological activity of proteins. Two enzymes catalyze theattachment of two prenyl groups to the sulfhydryl group of carboxyl-terminal cysteine groups. Proteins which are prenylated by these enzymes have a distinct motif at the C-terminal of the protein, C-A1-A2-X (C = Cysteine, A 1 & A2 = aliphatic amino acids). The two enzymes involved in this transfer are farnesyltransferase and geranylgeranyltransferase. These transfer a 15 carbon farnesyl or a 20 carbon geranygeranyl, respectively, from aprenyl-pyrophosphate to the protein. Examples of proteins containing this C-A-A-X motif are members of the Ras small G protein family, the nuclear lamins and the gamma subunit oftrimeric G proteins. Prenylation of proteins is necessary for membrane association of proteins as well as protein-protein interactions and the nature of the linked isoprenyl group can influence the protein interactions, such as the interaction between G proteins and receptors.

Specificity

Recognizes farnesyl motif derived from isoprenylated C-A-A-X sequence. Also cross-reacts with geranylgeranyl motif. Detects KLH as well.

Immunogen

Antibody developed using farnesyl cysteine conjugated to KLH.

Application

Anti-Farnesyl Antibody detects level of Farnesyl & has been published & validated for use in ELISA & IF.
ELISA

Immunofluoresecence

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
Research Category
Signaling
Research Sub Category
MAP Kinases

Physical form

Format: Purified
Purified immunoglobulin. Sterile liquid in phosphate buffered saline and 0.08% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Maintain at -20°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 12 months from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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