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Phospho gamma H2A.X antibody pS139 [EP854(2)Y] ab81299 is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used in gamma H2A.X western blotting, IHC and immunofluorescence. Suitable for human, mouse and rat samples.

- Recombinant format for unrivaled batch-batch consistency: no need for same-lot requests
- Antibody clone EP854(2)Y has been tried and trusted by researchers since 2009 and is cited in >440 publications
- Specificity and sensitivity confirmed in IHC with multi-tissue microarray (TMA) validation
New 20 ul size available


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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (AB81299), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (AB81299), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (AB81299), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (AB81299), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (AB81299), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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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Human
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Mouse
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Rat
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Not recommended
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Sheep
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Not recommended
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Synthetic peptide - Human
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Tested
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/40

Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Mouse, Rat, Sheep

Dilution info

-

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-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species

Synthetic peptide - Human

Dilution info

-

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-

Tested
Tested

Species

Synthetic peptide - Human

Dilution info

1/1000

Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species

Human

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Mouse, Rat, Sheep

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/5000 - 1/10000

Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Mouse, Rat, Sheep

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species

Synthetic peptide - Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species

Mouse, Rat, Sheep, Synthetic peptide - Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/250

Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Mouse, Rat, Sheep

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species

Synthetic peptide - Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Variant histone H2A which replaces conventional H2A in a subset of nucleosomes. Nucleosomes wrap and compact DNA into chromatin, limiting DNA accessibility to the cellular machineries which require DNA as a template. Histones thereby play a central role in transcription regulation, DNA repair, DNA replication and chromosomal stability. DNA accessibility is regulated via a complex set of post-translational modifications of histones, also called histone code, and nucleosome remodeling. Required for checkpoint-mediated arrest of cell cycle progression in response to low doses of ionizing radiation and for efficient repair of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) specifically when modified by C-terminal phosphorylation.

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Phospho gamma H2A.X antibody pS139 [EP854(2)Y] ab81299 is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used in gamma H2A.X western blotting, IHC and immunofluorescence. Suitable for human, mouse and rat samples.

- Recombinant format for unrivaled batch-batch consistency: no need for same-lot requests
- Antibody clone EP854(2)Y has been tried and trusted by researchers since 2009 and is cited in >440 publications
- Specificity and sensitivity confirmed in IHC with multi-tissue microarray (TMA) validation
New 20 ul size available

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

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

EP854(2)Y

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

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

Gamma H2A.X also known as phospho H2A.X or γH2A.X is a phosphorylated form of the histone variant H2A.X. It has a molecular weight of about 14 kilodaltons and occurs primarily in they nucleus. When DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) occur serine 139 in H2A.X undergoes rapid phosphorylation resulting in gamma H2A.X. This modification happens swiftly at the site of damage and gamma H2A.X spreads over a large chromatin area facilitating the recruitment of DNA repair proteins. Gamma H2A.X staining typically evaluated using gamma H2A.X immunofluorescence techniques aids in identifying the presence and extent of DNA damage.

Biological function summary

Gamma H2A.X plays a role in DNA damage response and repair. It does not operate alone; it acts as part of a complex with other repair proteins. The formation of gamma H2A.X foci at DNA damage sites creates a signal attracting repair factors that help maintain genome stability. Its interaction with MDC1 and ATM proteins exemplifies its significant role in orchestrating an effective response to DNA damage. Beyond DNA repair gamma H2A.X influences cell cycle checkpoints permitting cells to pause and repair before proceeding with division.

Pathways

Gamma H2A.X plays a pivotal role in the DNA damage response (DDR) pathway. This pathway is essential for detecting and repairing DNA lesions to uphold genomic integrity. Within the DDR pathway gamma H2A.X is closely associated with proteins such as NBS1 and BRCA1 which assist in repairing double-strand breaks. In addition gamma H2A.X is integral to the ATM-ATR signaling pathway where its activation promotes cell survival following genotoxic stress by signaling for damage repair or triggering apoptosis.

Associated diseases and disorders

Gamma H2A.X has connections to cancer and neurodegeneration. Aberrant DNA repair pathways often indicated by persistent gamma H2A.X signals correlate with tumor formation and progression. For instance a failure to repair DNA damage effectively can lead to mutations that drive cancer development. Gamma H2A.X also links to neurodegenerative diseases where dysregulated DNA repair contributes to neuronal cell death. Proteins like p53 which regulate cell cycle and apoptosis further connect to gamma H2A.X bridging its role in disease pathogenesis.

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  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunofluorescence staining of A549 (Human lung carcinoma cell line) labeling gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) (green) with ab81299.

    Cells were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 minutes and permeabilized in PBS-0.2% Triton for 10 minutes. After blocked for 1 hour, primary antibody was diluted in blocking buffer (1/100) and incubated with fixed cells overnight at 4°C. Cells were washed and incubated with secondary antibodies (1/100) for 1 hour at room temperature. All slides were counterstained with 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI). Immunofluorescence was performed using confocal laser scanning microscopy (Lecia) or fluorescence microscopy (Olympus).

    Dexamethasone, DEX; Cisplatin, DDP.

  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    ab81299 at 1/40 immunoprecipitating Histone H2A.X (phospho S139) in HepG2 (human hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial) whole cell lysate observed at 15 KDa (lanes 1 and 2).

    Lane 1 (input): HepG2 treated with etoposide and TSA whole cell lysate 10μg
    Lane 2 (+): ab81299 + HepG2 treated with etoposide and TSA whole cell lysate
    Lane 3 (-): Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) instead of ab81299 in HepG2 treated with etoposide and TSA

    For western blotting, ab81299 (Purified) at 1/200 dilution and VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) ab131366), was used for detection at 1/1000 dilution.

    Blocking buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.
    Diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM /TBST.

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Predicted band size: 15 kDa

    Exposure time: 30s

  • Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Blocking buffer - 5% NFDM/TBST

    Diluting buffer - 1% BSA

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299) at 1/100000 dilution

    Lane 1: HepG2 cell lysate – treated with etoposide at 20 µg

    Lane 2: HepG2 cell lysate – untreated at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 15 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of HeLa cells (untreated and treated with H2O2) labelling Histone H2A.X (phospho S139) with ab81299 at 1/250. Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077, an Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/1000) was used as the secondary antibody. The cells were co-stained with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, a mouse anti-tubulin (1/1000) using Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, an Alexa Fluor® 594-conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG (1/1000) as the secondary antibody. Nuclei counterstained with DAPI (blue).

    Control 1: primary antibody (1/250) and secondary antibody, Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, an Alexa Fluor® 594-conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG (1/1000).

    Control 2: Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 (1/1000) and secondary antibody, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077, an Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/500).

  • Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299) at 1/500000 dilution

    Lane 1: Jurkat cell lysate - untreated at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Jurkat cell lysate - treated with etoposide at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP Labelled goat anti-rabbit at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 15 kDa

    Observed band size: 15 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of a customer review submitted by Carl Hobbs.

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    ab81299 staining H2A.X in Human Testis tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA fixed paraffin embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with formaldehyde and blocked with 1% BSA for 10 minutes at 21°C; antigen retrieval was by heat mediation in Citric acid. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/50 in TBS) for 2 hours at 21°C. A biotin conjugated Anti-Rabbit IgG (goat polyclonal) was used as the secondary antibody at a 1/250 dilution.

  • Dot Blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Dot Blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Dot blot analysis of Histone H2A.X single phospho peptide pS139 (lane 1) and Histone H2A.X non-phospho peptide (lane 2) with ab81299 at 1/1000. Blocking and diluting buffer was 5% NFDM/TBST. The secondary antibody used was Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051 Peroxidase conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L) at 1/100,000.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunohistochemical staining of paraffin embedded human brain with unpurified ab81299 at a working dilution of 1 in 50. The secondary antibody used is a HRP polymer for rabbit IgG. The sample is counter-stained with hematoxylin. Antigen retrieval was perfomed using Tris-EDTA buffer, pH 9.0.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunohistochemical staining of paraffin embedded human brain with purified ab81299 at a working dilution of 1 in 100. The secondary antibody used is a HRP polymer for rabbit IgG. The sample is counter-stained with hematoxylin. Antigen retrieval was perfomed using Tris-EDTA buffer, pH 9.0.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded human kidney transitional cell carcinoma using unpurified ab81299 at a dilution of 1/100.

    Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human breast carcinoma tissue labeling gamma H2A.X with ab81299 at 1/3000 (0.352 ug/ml) followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection). Nuclear staining on human breast carcinoma without lambda protein phosphatase treatment (image A). No signal was detected when tissues were treated with lambda protein phosphatase (image B). The section was incubated with ab81299 for 15 mins at room temperature. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument. Counterstained with Hematoxylin. Secondary antibody only control: Secondary antibody is a ready to use Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB ab209101. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Citrate buffer (pH 6.0, Epitope Retrieval Solution 1) for 20 mins.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of an anonymous customer review

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of 10% neutral buffered formalin fixed mouse testes permeabilzed with Wash buffer, blocking solution and secondary diluent was 1X TBS with 0.1% Tween-20. Stained with ab81299 at 0.125 µg/ml.
    Secondary antibody used was Biotin AffiniPure Donkey Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) at 5µg/ml.
    Blocking was done with 10% serum for 15 minutes at 22°C.
    The sample was incubated with the primary antibody for 30 minutes at 22°C with Dako Antibody Diluent (S3022).
    Antigen retrieval method was heat mediated Dako Target Retrieval Solution (S1699)

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human cervical carcinoma tissue labeling gamma H2A.X with ab81299 at 1/3000 (0.352 ug/ml) followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection). Nuclear staining on human cervical carcinoma without lambda protein phosphatase treatment (image A). No signal was detected when tissues were treated with lambda protein phosphatase (image B). The section was incubated with ab81299 for 15 mins at room temperature. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument. Counterstained with Hematoxylin. Secondary antibody only control: Secondary antibody is a ready to use Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB ab209101. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Citrate buffer (pH 6.0, Epitope Retrieval Solution 1) for 20 mins.

  • Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299)

    Mouse anti GAPDH was used as a GAPDH loading control.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-gamma H2A.X (phospho S139) antibody [EP854(2)Y] (ab81299) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: HepG2 Vehicle Control Etoposide (0 uM, 90 min) at 20 µg

    Lane 2: HepG2 Etoposide treated (100 uM, 90 min) at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Jurkat Vehicle Control Etoposide (0 uM, 90 min) at 20 µg

    Lane 4: Jurkat Treated Etoposide (100 uM, 90 min) at 20 µg

    Lane 5: Human Brain at 20 µg

    Predicted band size: 15 kDa

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