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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ARP2 antibody. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 4 publications.

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Western blot - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (AB129018), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (AB129018), expandable thumbnail
  • OI-RD Scanning - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (AB129018), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (AB129018), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 9% PBS, 0.05% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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IPWBIHC-PICC/IFFlow Cyt (Intra)
Human
Not recommended
Tested
Not recommended
Not recommended
Tested
Mouse
Not recommended
Expected
Not recommended
Not recommended
Predicted
Rat
Not recommended
Expected
Not recommended
Not recommended
Predicted

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Human, Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/1000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Human, Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Human, Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/10 - 1/100
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Mouse, Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

ATP-binding component of the Arp2/3 complex, a multiprotein complex that mediates actin polymerization upon stimulation by nucleation-promoting factor (NPF) (PubMed:9000076). The Arp2/3 complex mediates the formation of branched actin networks in the cytoplasm, providing the force for cell motility (PubMed:9000076). Seems to contact the pointed end of the daughter actin filament (PubMed:9000076). In podocytes, required for the formation of lamellipodia downstream of AVIL and PLCE1 regulation (PubMed:29058690). In addition to its role in the cytoplasmic cytoskeleton, the Arp2/3 complex also promotes actin polymerization in the nucleus, thereby regulating gene transcription and repair of damaged DNA (PubMed:17220302, PubMed:29925947). The Arp2/3 complex promotes homologous recombination (HR) repair in response to DNA damage by promoting nuclear actin polymerization, leading to drive motility of double-strand breaks (DSBs) (PubMed:29925947).

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ARP2 antibody. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 4 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EPR7979
Purity
Tissue culture supernatant
Dissociation constant
1.75 x 10-11 M
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Storage information
Stable for 12 months at -20°C

Notes

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Arp2 also known as actin-related protein 2 is a subunit of the Arp2/3 complex which plays an important role in nucleating actin filaments. This protein facilitates the formation of branched actin networks important for cellular functions. Arp2 has a mass of approximately 44 kDa and is widely expressed across different tissues especially in regions with significant actin cytoskeletal remodeling such as the cortex of cells.

Biological function summary

Arp2 acts as a central component within the Arp2/3 complex which regulates actin polymerization and branching. This complex consists of seven subunits and Arp2 in concert with Arp3 and additional regulatory proteins initiates new actin filament branches from pre-existing ones. As a result it is essential for cellular processes like cell movement phagocytosis and maintaining cell shape by controlling the spatial and temporal organization of actin filaments.

Pathways

The Arp2/3 complex is integral to the actin polymerization pathway and the pathway for cell motility. Arp2 influences the dynamics of filamentous actin interacting with proteins such as Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASP) to promote branching. This process affects various cellular activities linked to actin forming connections with the Rho GTPase signaling network which regulates cytoskeletal dynamics and cellular signaling pathways.

Associated diseases and disorders

Disruptions in the function of the Arp2/3 complex have been associated with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome and cancer metastasis. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome linked with mutations in the WASP protein shows impaired actin branching capability due to insufficient Arp2/3 complex activity. Additionally aberrant regulation of actin polymerization in cancer cells leads to enhanced invasive properties implicating Arp2 as a potential factor in the pathology of metastatic progression.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Jurkat cell lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: HUVEC cell lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: MCF-7 cell lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 4: HeLa cell lysate at 10 µg

    Predicted band size: 45 kDa

    Observed band size: 37 kDa

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018)

    Intracellular flow cytometric analysis of permeabilized MCF-7 cells using ab129018 at 1/10 (red) or a rabbit IgG (negative) (green)

  • OI-RD Scanning - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018), expandable thumbnail

    OI-RD Scanning - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018)

    We have systematically measured KD (the equilibrium dissociation constant between the antibody and its antigen), of more than 840 recombinant antibodies to assess not only their individual KD values but also to see the average affinity of antibody.
    Based on the comparison with published literature values for mouse monoclonal antibodies, Recombinant antibodies appear to be on average 1-2 order of magnitude higher affinity.

  • Western blot - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018), expandable thumbnail

    Image collected and cropped by CiteAb under a CC-BY license from the publication

    Western blot - Anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] (ab129018)

    Arp2 western blot using anti-Arp2 antibody [EPR7979] ab129018. Publication image and figure legend from Mehedi, M., McCarty, T., et al., 2016, PLoS Pathog, PubMed 27926942.


    ab129018 was used in this publication in western blot. This may not be the same as the application(s) guaranteed by Abcam. For a full list of applications guaranteed by Abcam for ab129018 please see the product overview.

    ARP2 knockdown in human respiratory epithelial A549 cells.(A) Knockdown of ARP2 protein expression. Replicate monolayers of A549 cells were transfected with siARP2, siControl, or no siRNA, as indicated. At 48 hr post-transfection, one set of monolayers was harvested. The others were infected with RSV-GFP (MOI = 1) or mock-infected, and harvested at 24, 48, and 72 hpi, as indicated. The cells were processed for Western blot. ARP2 protein was detected using a primary rabbit mAb and an anti-rabbit IgG IRDye800 secondary Ab. Alpha-tubulin, as a loading control, was detected with a primary mouse mAb and an anti-mouse IgG IRDye680 secondary Ab. Bound antibodies were visualized by infrared fluorescence. One representative of four independent experiments is shown. (B) Knockdown of ARP2 mRNA expression. A549 cells were transfected with siARP2, siControl, or no siRNA, as indicated. Sets of monolayers were harvested 24 and 48 hr post-transfection. The remaining monolayers were infected with RSV-GFP (MOI = 1) or mock-infected, and harvested at 24, 48, and 72 hpi, as indicated. Total cell-associated ARP2 mRNA was quantified by real-time PCR using a TaqMan assay for ARP2. 18S ribosomal RNA was used as an endogenous control for normalization of each reaction, and the values of ARP2 expression are shown as fold-change relative to the no-siRNA control 24 hr post-transfection. Each sample was tested in quadruplicate by TaqMan assay and the averages are presented. (C) ARP2 knockdown did not reduce cell viability. A549 cells were transfected with siARP2, siControl or no siRNA for 48 hr. Cell viability was compared using alamarBlue and expressed relative to the no-siRNA control. Data from three independent experiments, each done in triplicate were combined for analysis. Error bars show standard deviation (SD).

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