JavaScript is disabled in your browser. Please enable JavaScript to view this website.
AB248165

Anti-OIF antibody [EPR6963] - BSA and Azide free

Be the first to review this product! Submit a review

|

(0 Publication)

Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal OIF antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples.

View Alternative Names

OIF, SLRR3A, OGN, Mimecan, Osteoglycin, Osteoinductive factor

2 Images
Western blot - Anti-OIF antibody [EPR6963] - BSA and Azide free (AB248165)
  • WB

Unknown

Western blot - Anti-OIF antibody [EPR6963] - BSA and Azide free (AB248165)

This data was developed using ab126749, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-OIF antibody [EPR6963] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/oif-antibody-epr6963-ab126749'>ab126749</a>) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Human artery lysate at 10 µg

Lane 2:

Human skin lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

HRP labelled goat anti-rabbit at 1/2000 dilution

Predicted band size: 34 kDa

false

OI-RD Scanning - Anti-OIF antibody [EPR6963] - BSA and Azide free (AB248165)
  • OI-RD Scanning

Unknown

OI-RD Scanning - Anti-OIF antibody [EPR6963] - BSA and Azide free (AB248165)

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.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR6963

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

{ "title": "Reactivity Data", "filters": { "stats": ["", "Species", "Dilution Info", "Notes"], "tabs": { "all-applications": {"fullname" : "All Applications", "shortname": "All Applications"}, "IP" : {"fullname" : "Immunoprecipitation", "shortname":"IP"}, "WB" : {"fullname" : "Western blot", "shortname":"WB"}, "IHCP" : {"fullname" : "Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections)", "shortname":"IHC-P"} }, "product-promise": { "all": "all", "testedAndGuaranteed": "tested", "guaranteed": "expected", "predicted": "predicted", "notRecommended": "not-recommended" } }, "values": { "Human": { "IP-species-checked": "notRecommended", "IP-species-dilution-info": "", "IP-species-notes": "<p></p>", "WB-species-checked": "testedAndGuaranteed", "WB-species-dilution-info": "", "WB-species-notes": "<p></p>", "IHCP-species-checked": "notRecommended", "IHCP-species-dilution-info": "", "IHCP-species-notes": "<p></p>" } } }

Product details

ab248165 is the carrier-free version of ab126749.

Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
Please contact us for more information.

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

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
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.

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
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 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.

OIF also known as Ovulation Inducing Factor has a mass of about 14 kDa. It plays an important role in inducing ovulation in certain mammalian species. OIF is expressed in seminal plasma where it serves as a signaling molecule influencing the reproductive cycle. Researchers recognize the impact of OIF on the ovarian follicle where it initiates a cascade of events that lead to ovulation. Its discovery is significant for reproductive biology as it highlights the influence of male factors on female reproductive physiology.
Biological function summary

Ovulation Inducing Factor acts as a signaling molecule that interacts with the female reproductive system to trigger ovulation. It functions as part of a larger biochemical complex that affects the hypothalamus and pituitary gland axis stimulating the secretion of hormones necessary for the release of the egg. The exact interactions and pathways remain an active area of research but the ability of OIF to prompt ovulation positions it as a unique factor among reproductive proteins.

Pathways

There is evidence that Ovulation Inducing Factor is involved in the neuroendocrine pathway for ovulation. OIF interacts with the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis to initiate ovulation. The presence of other proteins like GnRH and its release is closely tied to the activity of OIF in stimulating the necessary hormonal environment. Furthermore the interplay between OIF and luteinizing hormone (LH) is also explored showing how these elements integrate into the broader signaling cascade essential for ovulation.

Researchers have associated Ovulation Inducing Factor with fertility issues. Disruptions or alterations in the pathway involving OIF can lead to ovulatory disorders impacting fertility in both females and indirectly males. Studies explore its relationship with proteins like FSH and LH which are critical in ovulatory processes. Understanding the role of OIF may advance treatment options for certain infertility problems offering insights into novel therapeutic strategies.

Product protocols

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:

Target data

Induces bone formation in conjunction with TGF-beta-1 or TGF-beta-2.
See full target information OGN

Product promise

We are committed to supporting your work with high-quality reagents, and we're here for you every step of the way. In the unlikely event that one of our products does not perform as expected, you're protected by our Product Promise.
For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions

Please note: All products are 'FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES'.

For licensing inquiries, please contact partnerships@abcam.com