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SAB4500782

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Anti-HER2 antibody produced in rabbit

affinity isolated antibody

Synonym(s):

C-erbB-2, Epidermal growth factor receptor-related protein, ErbB2, HER2, kinase ErbB2

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

affinity isolated antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

mol wt

antigen 137 kDa

species reactivity

human, mouse, rat

concentration

~1 mg/mL

technique(s)

ELISA: 1:20000
immunofluorescence: 1:100-1:500

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... ERBB2(2064)

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General description

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), or erb-b2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2 (ErbB2), is encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 17. The encoded protein belongs to the family of epidermal growth factors. HER2 membrane protein is characterized with a cysteine-rich extracellular ligand-binding domain, a hydrophobic membrane spanning region, and an intracellular tyrosine kinase domain. This protein does not have a ligand, and it either forms heterodimers with other family members or homodimer with itself when expressed at very high levels, to get activated. HER2 is expressed at low level in normal tissues, but at high level in breast cancer tissues.

Immunogen

The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human HER2.

Immunogen Range: 661-710

Biochem/physiol Actions

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) signaling pathway stimulates cell proliferation and survival in the majority of breast cancers. Thus, overexpression of this protein causes breast cancer. Heterodimer complex of HER2 and phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) is the most potent stimulator of the PI3K/AKT anti-apoptosis pathway. Increased expression of HER2 is also observed in ovarian, colorectal, pancreatic, endometrial and gastric cancers. Trastuzumab, an antibody, works by binding to a domain in the external domain of HER2. This domain is missing in p95, a truncated form of HER2, and hence these cancer cells show resistance to trastuzumab. HER2 protein can be used as a prognostic marker and as a therapeutic option for gynecologic cancers.

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Physical form

Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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HER2: biology, detection, and clinical implications.
Gutierrez C and Schiff R.
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 135(1), 55-62 (2011)
The role of p95HER2 in trastuzumab resistance in breast cancer.
Ozkavruk Eliyatkin N, et al.
Journal of B.U.ON. : Official Journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology, 21(2), 382-389 (2016)
HER2 expression beyond breast cancer: therapeutic implications for gynecologic malignancies.
English DP, et al.
Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy, 17(2), 85-99 (2013)

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