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Anti-Nrf2 antibody is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Nrf2 in ChIP, IP, Western blot. Suitable for Human samples.

- Specificity confirmed with NFE2L2 knockout cell line validation
- Recombinant fragment protein within human NFE2L2 aa 100-450 as immunogen


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Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (AB137550), expandable thumbnail
  • ChIP - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (AB137550), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (AB137550), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (AB137550), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (AB137550), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7
Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300
Constituents: 78% PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human NFE2L2 aa 100-450. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q16236

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Reactivity data

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Not recommended

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Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

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

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Tested

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Human
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/500
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Tested

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Human
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Notes

Assay dependent

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Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/500 - 1/3000
Notes

Detects a band of approximately 110 kDa (predicted molecular weight: 68 kDa). NRF2 is bound to ubiquitin when it is the nucleus so MW would be higher than cytoplasm.

Stimuli treated samples are recommended.

Expression levels may be better for nuclear fractions or for cell lines treated with MG132.

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Not recommended

Species
Human
Dilution info
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Function

The protein expressed by the NFE2L2 gene functions as a transcription factor that plays a key role in responding to oxidative stress by binding to antioxidant response elements (ARE) in the promoter regions of various cytoprotective genes, such as phase 2 detoxifying enzymes, to promote their expression and neutralize reactive electrophiles. Under normal conditions, it is ubiquitinated and degraded in the cytoplasm by the BCR(KEAP1) complex. However, oxidative stress leads to the inhibition of the BCR(KEAP1) complex, allowing NFE2L2/NRF2 to accumulate in the nucleus, form heterodimers with small Maf proteins, and bind to ARE elements. Additionally, the NFE2L2/NRF2 pathway is activated by selective autophagy, where KEAP1 interacts with SQSTM1/p62, inactivating the BCR(KEAP1) complex and leading to nuclear NFE2L2/NRF2 accumulation and cytoprotective gene expression. It may also be involved in activating genes of the beta-globin cluster by facilitating enhancer activity of hypersensitive site 2 of the beta-globin locus control region. This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

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Anti-Nrf2 antibody is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect Nrf2 in ChIP, IP, Western blot. Suitable for Human samples.

- Specificity confirmed with NFE2L2 knockout cell line validation
- Recombinant fragment protein within human NFE2L2 aa 100-450 as immunogen

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human NFE2L2 aa 100-450. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link Q16236
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
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

Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in ChIP, IP, WB in human, mouse, rat samples.

Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) has been cited over 408 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.

Abcam's high quality validation processes ensure Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) has high sensitivity and specificity.

The specificity of Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) has been confirmed by testing in knockout samples.

Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) has 7 independent reviews from customers.

Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) specifically detects Nrf2 (UniProt ID: Q16236; Molecular weight: 68kDa) and is sold in 50 µL selling sizes.

NRF2 (Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2) is a transcription factor that regulates the expression of antioxidant proteins that protect against oxidative damage triggered by injury and inflammation. It plays a crucial role in cellular defense mechanisms. Dysregulation of NRF2 has been implicated in various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), where oxidative stress and inflammation are key pathological features.

NRF2 is bound to ubiquitin when it is the nucleus so MW would be higher than cytoplasm.


Please note:
Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) detects no signal in most untreated samples for WB. Stimuli treated samples are recommended. Nrf2 expression is stimulated by oxidative stress, electrophiles and chemical activators (PMID: 25761198, PMID: 27638861 and PMID: 28587109).
WB protocol info included in legend for MDA-MB-231 nuclear extract treated with 30 μM tBHQ for 4 hours (+).
Abcam recommended secondaries - Goat Anti-Rabbit HRP (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab205718) and Goat Anti-Rabbit Alexa Fluor®488 (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077). Or search our wide range of secondary antibodies for use with your experiment.

Supplementary info

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

Nrf2 also known as nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 is a transcription factor with a molecular weight of approximately 66 kDa. It plays a mechanical role in regulating the expression of antioxidant proteins that protect against oxidative damage triggered by injury and inflammation. Nrf2 is ubiquitously expressed in various tissues including the liver lungs and skin. Nrf2 activation occurs when it translocates from the cytoplasm to the nucleus to bind the antioxidant response element (ARE) in the DNA starting transcription of target genes.

Biological function summary

Nrf2 acts as an important regulator of the cellular antioxidant response. It works in conjunction with its partner protein Keap1 forming a complex that controls its stability and degradation. Under normal conditions Keap1 keeps Nrf2 in the cytoplasm where it is targeted for ubiquitination and degradation. Once activated by oxidative stress or electrophiles Nrf2 dissociates from Keap1 thereby avoiding degradation and relocates to the nucleus to activate the transcription of ARE-dependent genes. This activity boosts the cellular response to oxidative stress by inducing genes involved in detoxification and cellular defense.

Pathways

Nrf2 plays a significant role in the oxidative stress response and detoxification pathways. Nrf2 activation is linked closely to the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway which influences cell survival growth and metabolism. This pathway also interacts with other important proteins like GSK-3β which can modulate Nrf2 activity and stability. Through these pathways Nrf2 orchestrates a defense mechanism against reactive oxygen species (ROS) by boosting the expression of antioxidant enzymes and detoxifying proteins.

Associated diseases and disorders

Nrf2 has been associated with conditions like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer aberrant Nrf2 activation may lead to enhanced tumor survival by increasing expression of cytoprotective genes which makes cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy. Nrf2 also interacts with proteins such as p53 which play roles in tumor suppression and cellular stress responses. In neurodegenerative disorders reduced Nrf2 activity can contribute to oxidative stress leading to neuron damage and disease progression with proteins like amyloid-beta also being linked with oxidative processes affected by Nrf2 functionality.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550)

    Western blot: Anti-NFE2L2 antibody (ab137550) staining at 1/1000 dilution, shown in green; Mouse anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] (Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control ab8245) loading control staining at 1/20000 dilution, shown in red. In Western blot, ab137550 was shown to bind specifically to NFE2L2. A band was observed at 85 kDa in wild-type A549 cell lysates with no signal observed at this size in NFE2L2 knockout cell line Human NFE2L2 knockout A549 cell line[21] ab285359 (knockout cell lysate ab289682). To generate this image, wild-type and NFE2L2 knockout A549 cell lysates were analysed. First, samples were run on an SDS-PAGE gel then transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane. Membranes were blocked in 3 % milk in TBS-0.1 % Tween® 20 (TBS-T) before incubation with primary antibodies overnight at 4 °C. Blots were washed four times in TBS-T, incubated with secondary antibodies for 1 h at room temperature, washed again four times then imaged. Secondary antibodies used were Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L 800CW and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L 680RD at 1/20000 dilution.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Wild-type A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: NFE2L2 knockout A549 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Western blot - Human NFE2L2 knockout A549 cell line[21] (Human NFE2L2 knockout A549 cell line[21] ab285359)

    Lane 3: HepG2 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: Huh7 cell lysate at 20 µg

    Predicted band size: 68 kDa

    Observed band size: 85 kDa

  • ChIP - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550), expandable thumbnail

    ChIP - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550)

    ChIP was performed with HepG2 chromatin extract and 5 μg of either normal rabbit IgG or Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550). The precipitated DNA was detected by PCR with primer set targeting to GCLC gene locus.

  • Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550)

    The observed MW (110kDa) is based on PMID: 22703241

    Various whole cell extracts (30 μg) were separated by 7.5% SDS-PAGE

    Detection: Trident ECL plus-Enhanced.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) at 1/500 dilution

    Lane 1: Untreated HepG2 whole cell extracts at 30 µg

    Lane 2: Treated HepG2 whole cell extracts at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: A HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG antibody

    Predicted band size: 68 kDa

    Observed band size: 110 kDa

  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550)

    ab137550 at 5 μg immunoprecipitating Nrf2 in HepG2 whole cell extracts.

    Lane 1 (-): Ctrl IgG instead of ab137550 in HepG2 whole cell extracts.
    Lane 2 (+): ab137550 + HepG2 whole cell extracts.

    For western blotting an anti-Rabbit IgG was used as a secondary reagent.

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550)

    Predicted band size: 68 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550)

    7.5% gel.

    Running condition: 80V, 15min; 140V, 40min.

    Transfer condition:Semi-dry, 18 V, 60min (Nitrocellulose membrane)

    Blocking condition: 5% non-fat milk in TBST, RT, 60min.

    Primary antibody incubation: 4°C overnight.

    Secondary antibody incubation: Room temperature for 1 hour.

    Washing condition: 5 ml TBST, 4 x 5min.

    ECL detection.

    The observed MW (110kDa) is based on PMID: 22703241

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Untreated (-) MDA-MB-231 nuclear extract at 30 µg

    Lane 2: MDA-MB-231 nuclear extract treated with 30 μM tBHQ for 4 hours (+) at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Rabbit IgG antibody (HRP) at 1/10000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Predicted band size: 68 kDa

    Observed band size: 110 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550)

    5% SDS-PAGE

    The observed MW (110kDa) is based on PMID: 22703241

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Nrf2 antibody (ab137550) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Non-transfected (-) HEK-293T whole cell extracts at 30 µg

    Lane 2: NRF2-transfected (+, including 3xFlag-tag) HEK-293T whole cell extracts at 30 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG antibody

    Predicted band size: 68 kDa

    Observed band size: 110 kDa

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