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Mouse Monoclonal FTO antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Rat samples. Cited in 51 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human FTO conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.


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Flow Cytometry - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (AB92821), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (AB92821), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (AB92821), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG2a
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.87% Sodium chloride, 0.238% HEPES, 0.01% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human FTO conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q9C0B1

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Reactivity data

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Flow CytWBICC/IF
Human
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Rat
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Cow
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Dog
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Horse
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Primates
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Sheep
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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg for 106 Cells
Notes

ab170191 - Mouse monoclonal IgG2a, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Expected
Expected

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

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Horse, Cow, Dog, Primates
Dilution info
-
Notes

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Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/1000
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/1000
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Horse, Cow, Dog, Primates
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/100
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Horse, Cow, Dog, Primates
Dilution info
-
Notes

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Target data

Function

RNA demethylase that mediates oxidative demethylation of different RNA species, such as mRNAs, tRNAs and snRNAs, and acts as a regulator of fat mass, adipogenesis and energy homeostasis (PubMed:22002720, PubMed:25452335, PubMed:26457839, PubMed:26458103, PubMed:28002401, PubMed:30197295). Specifically demethylates N(6)-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA, the most prevalent internal modification of messenger RNA (mRNA) in higher eukaryotes (PubMed:22002720, PubMed:25452335, PubMed:26457839, PubMed:26458103, PubMed:30197295). M6A demethylation by FTO affects mRNA expression and stability (PubMed:30197295). Also able to demethylate m6A in U6 small nuclear RNA (snRNA) (PubMed:30197295). Mediates demethylation of N(6),2'-O-dimethyladenosine cap (m6A(m)), by demethylating the N(6)-methyladenosine at the second transcribed position of mRNAs and U6 snRNA (PubMed:28002401, PubMed:30197295). Demethylation of m6A(m) in the 5'-cap by FTO affects mRNA stability by promoting susceptibility to decapping (PubMed:28002401). Also acts as a tRNA demethylase by removing N(1)-methyladenine from various tRNAs (PubMed:30197295). Has no activity towards 1-methylguanine (PubMed:20376003). Has no detectable activity towards double-stranded DNA (PubMed:20376003). Also able to repair alkylated DNA and RNA by oxidative demethylation: demethylates single-stranded RNA containing 3-methyluracil, single-stranded DNA containing 3-methylthymine and has low demethylase activity towards single-stranded DNA containing 1-methyladenine or 3-methylcytosine (PubMed:18775698, PubMed:20376003). Ability to repair alkylated DNA and RNA is however unsure in vivo (PubMed:18775698, PubMed:20376003). Involved in the regulation of fat mass, adipogenesis and body weight, thereby contributing to the regulation of body size and body fat accumulation (PubMed:18775698, PubMed:20376003). Involved in the regulation of thermogenesis and the control of adipocyte differentiation into brown or white fat cells (PubMed:26287746). Regulates activity of the dopaminergic midbrain circuitry via its ability to demethylate m6A in mRNAs (By similarity). Plays an oncogenic role in a number of acute myeloid leukemias by enhancing leukemic oncogene-mediated cell transformation: acts by mediating m6A demethylation of target transcripts such as MYC, CEBPA, ASB2 and RARA, leading to promote their expression (PubMed:28017614, PubMed:29249359).

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Mouse Monoclonal FTO antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Rat samples. Cited in 51 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human FTO conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG2a
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human FTO conjugated to Keyhole Limpet Haemocyanin. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q9C0B1
Clone number
5-2H10
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Concentration
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Purification notes

Protein G purified culture supernatant.

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

Supplementary info

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

The FTO protein also referred to as Alpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase or Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated protein functions as an enzyme involved in demethylating nucleic acids specifically N6-methyladenosine (m6A) in RNA. This process impacts RNA stability and translation. FTO has a molecular weight of approximately 58 kDa. Higher expression levels of FTO are found in the brain including the hypothalamus which is an area known for regulating energy balance and appetite.

Biological function summary

FTO influences energy homeostasis and adipogenesis. It acts as an important player in metabolic regulation and gene expression by modulating the m6A RNA modification. While FTO operates largely on its own its demethylation activity may interact with other RNA binding proteins that recognize m6A-modified RNAs integrating it into larger regulatory frameworks for RNA metabolism and cellular responses.

Pathways

FTO is an important component in the regulation of energy balance and metabolism. The protein is closely associated with the mTOR signaling pathway which is essential for controlling cell growth proliferation and survival in response to nutrient availability. FTO also interacts with the leptin signaling pathway relating to its role in appetite regulation and energy expenditure.

Associated diseases and disorders

FTO has significant connections to obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Genetic variants within the FTO gene correlate with risk for these conditions linking its enzymatic activity to alterations in energy balance and insulin sensitivity. FTO's role in Type 2 diabetes also highlights its interaction with insulin signaling proteins demonstrating its broader influence on glucose metabolism.

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  • Flow Cytometry - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821)

    Overlay histogram showing SH-SY5Y cells stained with ab92821 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab92821, 1µg/1x106 cells) for 30 min at 22ºC. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (DyLight® 488) preadsorbed ab96879) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22ºC. Isotype control antibody (black line) was mouse IgG2a [ICIGG2A] (Mouse IgG2a, Kappa Monoclonal [B12/8] - Isotype Control ab91361, 1µg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed. This antibody gave a positive signal in SH-SY5Y cells fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min)/permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min used under the same conditions.

  • Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821)

    Lane 1: Wild-type HAP1 whole cell lysate (20 μg)
    Lane 2: FTO knockout HAP1 whole cell lysate (20 μg)
    Lane 3: HEK293 whole cell lysate (20 μg)
    Lane 4: MOLT4 whole cell lysate (20 μg)

    Lanes 1 - 4: Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab92821 observed at 58 kDa. Red - loading control, Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602, observed at 37 kDa.

    ab92821 was shown to specifically recognize FTO in wild-type HAP1 cells along with additional cross reactive bands. No band was observed when FTO knockout samples were examined. Wild-type and FTO knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab92821 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16891] - Loading Control ab181602 (Rabbit anti-GAPDH loading control) were incubated overnight at 4°C at a 1/1000 dilution and 1/10,000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preabsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216772) and Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preabsorbed (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed ab216777) secondary antibodies at 1/10,000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821)

    Predicted band size: 58 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-FTO antibody [5-2H10] (ab92821) at 1/1000 dilution

    All lanes: Rat testes lysate

    Predicted band size: 58 kDa

    Observed band size: 58 kDa

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