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AB264496

Anti-O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine antibody [RL2] - BSA and Azide free

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Mouse Monoclonal O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Rat, Human samples.
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine antibody [RL2] - BSA and Azide free (AB264496)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine antibody [RL2] - BSA and Azide free (AB264496)

ab2739 stained in MCF7 cells. Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10min) at room temperature and incubated with PBS containing 10% goat serum, 0.3 M glycine, 1% BSA and 0.1% triton for 1h at room temperature to permeabilise the cells and block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody ab2739 at 5μg/ml and ab6046 (Rabbit polyclonal to beta Tubulin - Loading Control) at 1/1000 dilution overnight at +4°C. The secondary antibodies were ab150080 (pseudo-colored red) and ab150117 (colored green) used at 1 ug/ml for 1hour at room temperature. DAPI was used to stain the cell nuclei (colored blue) at a concentration of 1.43μM for 1hour at room temperature.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, L-arginine and sodium azide (ab2739).

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine antibody [RL2]

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine antibody [RL2]

  • HRP

    HRP Anti-O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine antibody [RL2]

Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

RL2

Isotype

IgG1

Light chain type

kappa

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Rat, Human

Applications

ICC/IF, WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab264496 is the carrier-free version of ab2739.

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This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purity
IgG fraction
Storage buffer
Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

O-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) is a post-translational modification involving the addition of a single N-acetylglucosamine moiety to the serine or threonine residues of nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins. This dynamic modification is sometimes referred to as O-GlcNAcylation. The molecular mass of the O-GlcNAc group itself is approximately 203 Da. This modification is expressed widely across various tissues notably in the brain and pancreas. O-GlcNAc plays a critical role in regulating protein function stability and interaction.
Biological function summary

O-GlcNAc modifies proteins influencing cellular processes such as transcription signal transduction and stress response. It is involved in the regulation of transcription factors like Sp1 and NF-kB and is associated with the O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) and O-GlcNAcase (OGA) enzymes which respectively add and remove the GlcNAc group. O-GlcNAc functions in a manner similar to phosphorylation often competing with it on the same or adjacent serine/threonine sites. This modification is not part of a permanent protein complex but dynamically modulates protein interactions and activity.

Pathways

This modification plays a fundamental role in pathways related to nutrient sensing and insulin signaling. It modulates proteins such as insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1) and Akt to link nutrient status to cellular responses. The hexosamine biosynthetic pathway (HBP) is an important pathway in which O-GlcNAc is synthesized. Through these pathways it impacts cellular signaling and metabolism influencing processes like cellular growth and apoptosis.

O-GlcNAc modification connects to conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Elevated O-GlcNAc levels contribute to insulin resistance a hallmark of type 2 diabetes through interaction with proteins such as IRS1 and Akt. In Alzheimer's O-GlcNAc modifies tau protein reducing its phosphorylation and aggregation therefore potentially affecting neurofibrillary tangle formation. These connections underline the importance of O-GlcNAc in the pathophysiology of these diseases and highlight its potential as a therapeutic target.

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