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AB18211

Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker

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Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Rab5 in Western Blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.

- Over 110 publications
- Trusted since 2005

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RAB5, RAB5A, Ras-related protein Rab-5A

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Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)
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Immunocytochemistry - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)

ab18211 staining Rab5 in HeLa cells. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with ab18211 at 1µg/ml and ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.

Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)
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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)

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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) at 1 µg/mL

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Western blot - NIH/3T3 whole cell lysate (<a href='/en-us/products/cell-lysates/nih-3t3-whole-cell-lysate-ab7179'>ab7179</a>) at 10 µg

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MEF1 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) Whole Cell Lysate (ab46770) at 10 µg

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Brain (Mouse) Tissue Lysate (ab27253) at 10 µg

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Testis (Mouse) Tissue Lysate - normal tissue at 10 µg

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Spinal Cord (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

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PC12 (Rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

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Brain (Rat) Tissue Lysate - normal tissue at 10 µg

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Heart (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

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IRDye 680 Conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/10000 dilution

Predicted band size: 24 kDa

Observed band size: 25 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)
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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)

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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) at 1 µg/mL

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Western blot - Recombinant Human Rab5A protein (Tag Free) (<a href='/en-us/products/proteins-peptides/recombinant-human-rab5a-protein-ab62956'>ab62956</a>) at 0.001 µg

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Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-preadsorbed-ab97080'>ab97080</a>) at 1/5000 dilution

Predicted band size: 24 kDa

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Exposure time: 150s

Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)
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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)

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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) at 1 µg/mL

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Jurkat cell lysate at 20 µg

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Alexa Fluor Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG (700) at 1/5000 dilution

Predicted band size: 24 kDa,47 kDa

Observed band size: 24 kDa,40 kDa,67 kDa,70 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)
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Western blot - Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (AB18211)

Western Blotting using Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker, ab18211. Publication image from Zhao, Y. et al., 2020, Nat Commun, 32024826. Legend direct from paper.

Ggpps regulates hepatocyte-derived EV secretion.a EV production by primary hepatocytes from WT and liver-specific Ggpps knockout mice (LKO) fed a normal chow diet or a HFD. (n = 6 mice per group). b CD63, TSG101 and Calnexin protein levels in parental cells and EVs from WT and LKO mice fed a normal chow diet or a HFD. c Membrane-associated Rab27A (lipid-soluble protein with geranylgeranylation in the detergent phase, down) and cytoplasm-associated Rab27A (water-soluble protein with no geranylgeranylation in the aqueous phase, up) were obtained by Triton X-114 extraction and analysed by immunoblotting. (n = 3 biologically independent samples). d Membrane-associated Rab5 (lipid-soluble protein with geranylgeranylation in the detergent phase, down) and cytoplasm-associated Rab5 (water-soluble protein with no geranylgeranylation in the aqueous phase, up) were obtained by Triton X-114 extraction and analysed by immunoblotting. (n = 3 biologically independent samples). e Fluorescence microscopy of primary hepatocytes co-infected with empty vector or Ggpps vector and WT or mutant Rab27A and stained with anti-CD63 antibodies and DAPI (nucleus, blue). (Scale bar, 5 µm). f EV production by primary hepatocytes from e. (n = 6 biologically independent samples). g TSG101 protein levels in the parental cells and EVs from e. Data from 8-week-old WT and LKO mice fed a normal chow diet or a HFD for 12 weeks are presented as the means ± SEM. Groups were analysed using an unpaired t test, *P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001, WT vs. LKO; ###P < 0.001, Chow vs. HFD. Source data are provided as a Source Data file. See also Supplementary Fig. 5.

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Human

Applications

ICC, WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

The immunogen used for this product shares 43% homology with Rab5C. Cross-reactivity with this protein has not been confirmed experimentally.
Replenishment batches of our polyclonal antibody, ab18211 are tested in WB. Previous batches were additionally validated in ICC. This application is still expected to work and is covered by our Abpromise guarantee. You may also be interested in our alternative recombinant antibody, ab218624.

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Rab5 antibody - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of Rab5?
Anti-Rab5 - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) specifically detects a band for Rab5 (UniProt: P20339) at a molecular weight of 24kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Rab5 - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) was first used in a scientific publication in 2005 and has been cited over 110 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists
Anti-Rab5 - Early Endosome Marker (ab18211) has over 25 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
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

Supplementary information

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

Rab5 also known as Ras-related protein Rab-5A is a small GTPase of approximately 24 kDa. It is part of the Rab family of proteins and functions as an endosomal marker in cells. Rab5 is ubiquitously expressed but shows enriched expression in tissues with a high rate of endocytosis like the brain and liver. This protein plays a significant role in early endosome fusion and trafficking acting as an essential regulator of vesicular transport processes within the cell.
Biological function summary

Rab5 regulates the early endocytic pathway by mediating vesicle docking and fusion processes. It is not a part of a large complex but interacts with a range of effector proteins that facilitate endosome maturation. Rab5's role as an endosomal marker makes it important for membrane trafficking receptor recycling and signal transduction. Researchers often identify Rab5 in cellular studies using endosome staining techniques or specific antibodies like Drosophila antibodies to visualize its function and distribution.

Pathways

The endocytic network heavily involves Rab5 particularly influencing the endocytosis and endosomal signaling pathways. It frequently interacts with proteins such as EEA1 (Early Endosome Antigen 1) and Rabaptin-5 which are critical for endosomal membrane fusion. This mechanistic involvement ensures the correct transfer and processing of endocytic vesicles facilitating the continual cycle of membrane and receptor turnover in cells.

Rab5 dysfunction associates with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Alterations in Rab5 levels or function can disrupt normal endosomal trafficking leading to amyloid beta peptide accumulation in Alzheimer's. Additionally Rab5's role in cancer relates to its regulation of growth factor receptors where its interaction with proteins like the PE marker influences tumor progression. Understanding Rab5 pathways and interactions paves the way for developing targeted therapeutics in these disorders.

Product protocols

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

Target data

Small GTPase which cycles between active GTP-bound and inactive GDP-bound states. In its active state, binds to a variety of effector proteins to regulate cellular responses such as of intracellular membrane trafficking, from the formation of transport vesicles to their fusion with membranes. Active GTP-bound form is able to recruit to membranes different sets of downstream effectors directly responsible for vesicle formation, movement, tethering and fusion. RAB5A is required for the fusion of plasma membranes and early endosomes (PubMed : 10818110, PubMed : 14617813, PubMed : 15378032, PubMed : 16410077). Contributes to the regulation of filopodia extension (PubMed : 14978216). Required for the exosomal release of SDCBP, CD63, PDCD6IP and syndecan (PubMed : 22660413). Regulates maturation of apoptotic cell-containing phagosomes, probably downstream of DYN2 and PIK3C3 (By similarity).
See full target information RAB5A

Publications (135)

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iScience 28:113062 PubMed40740492

2025

FMRP-dependent translational control negatively regulates adapter protein complex 2-mediated endocytosis.

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Liang Shi,Adam Kosti,Nisha Raj,Jiarong Sun,Yuhao Gao,Roy Simamora,Arielle N Valdez-Sinon,Victor Faundez,Gary J Bassell

FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 39:e70609 PubMed40525396

2025

LSMEM2, Localized at the Neuromuscular Junction, Modulates Mitochondrial Integration in Skeletal Muscles.

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Eman Elrefaei,Satoru Yamazaki,Issei Yazawa,Yusuke Takahashi,Naoki Ito,Nozomi Hayashiji,Yuya Nishida,Ichizo Nishino,Seiji Takashima,Yasunori Shintani

The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience 45: PubMed40514243

2025

Increased Neuronal Expression of the Early Endosomal Adaptor APPL1 Replicates Alzheimer's Disease-Related Endosomal and Synaptic Dysfunction with Cholinergic Neurodegeneration.

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Ying Jiang,Kuldeep Sachdeva,Chris N Goulbourne,Martin J Berg,James Peddy,Philip H Stavrides,Anna Pensalfini,Monika Pawlik,Sandeep Malampati,Lauren Whyte,Balapal S Basavarajappa,Shivakumar Subbanna,Cynthia Bleiwas,John F Smiley,Paul M Mathews,Ralph A Nixon

Developmental cell 60:2744-2760.e9 PubMed40460835

2025

ATG9A and ARFIP2 cooperate to control PI4P levels for lysosomal repair.

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Stefano De Tito,Eugenia Almacellas,Daniel Dai Yu,Emily Millard,Wenxin Zhang,Cecilia de Heus,Christophe Queval,Javier H Hervás,Enrica Pellegrino,Ioanna Panagi,Ditte Fogde,Teresa L M Thurston,Judith Klumperman,Maximiliano Gutierrez,Sharon A Tooze

Cell death & disease 16:328 PubMed40263294

2025

Opposing roles for GSK3β and ERK1-dependent phosphorylation of huntingtin during neuronal dysfunction and cell death in Huntington's disease.

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Thomas J Krzystek,Rasika Rathnayake,Jia Zeng,Jing Huang,Gary Iacobucci,Michael C Yu,Shermali Gunawardena

Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS 82:128 PubMed40128454

2025

The HBV large envelope protein initiates virion assembly by recruiting capsids at membrane rich domains related to late endosome.

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Florian Seigneuret,Sébastien Eymieux,Vanessa Sarabia-Vega,Roxane Lemoine,Julien Burlaud-Gaillard,Pierre Raynal,Christophe Hourioux,Camille Sureau,Philippe Roingeard,Hugues de Rocquigny

Translational neurodegeneration 13:54 PubMed39497162

2024

Critical role of ROCK1 in AD pathogenesis via controlling lysosomal biogenesis and acidification.

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Chenghuan Song,Wanying Huang,Pingao Zhang,Jiyun Shi,Ting Yu,Jing Wang,Yongbo Hu,Lanxue Zhao,Rui Zhang,Gang Wang,Yongfang Zhang,Hongzhuan Chen,Hao Wang

International journal of molecular sciences 25: PubMed39408688

2024

Effect of CFTR Modulators on Oxidative Stress and Autophagy in Non-CFTR-Expressing Cells.

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Filippo Scialò,Gustavo Cernera,Lorenza Polise,Giuseppe Castaldo,Felice Amato,Valeria Rachela Villella

Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS 81:416 PubMed39367928

2024

Apache is a neuronal player in autophagy required for retrograde axonal transport of autophagosomes.

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Barbara Parisi,Alessandro Esposito,Enrico Castroflorio,Mattia Bramini,Sara Pepe,Antonella Marte,Fabrizia C Guarnieri,Flavia Valtorta,Pietro Baldelli,Fabio Benfenati,Anna Fassio,Silvia Giovedì

Folia histochemica et cytobiologica 62:123-132 PubMed39329500

2024

Changes in early endosomes in rat hippocampal CA1 neurons after transient global cerebral ischaemia.

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Min Qiang,Bai-Hong Tan,De-Sheng Huo,Shu-Lei Li,Zi-Zhen Fan,Ze-Qun Zhou,Rong-Yu Wang,Yanchao Li
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