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AB63801

Anti-Rad51 antibody

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Anti-Rad51 antibody (ab63801) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Rad51 in Western Blot, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human, Xenopus laevis.

- Over 130 publications
- Trusted since 2008

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RAD51A, RECA, RAD51, DNA repair protein RAD51 homolog 1, HsRAD51, hRAD51, RAD51 homolog A

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Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)
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Predicted band size: 36 kDa

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)

Immunofluorescent detection of Rad51 foci formation induced by DNA damage. Normal human diploid cells were irradiated by X-ray (0.5 Gly) and after incubation of 6 hr, the cells were fixed and immuno-stained by using ab63801 (x100 dilution) as the primary antibody and Alexa594 labeled anti-rabbit antibody as the secondary antibody.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of human osteosarcoma U2OS cells X-ray irradiation before and 2h after, immunostained with Anti-Rad51 antibody (ab63801) at 1/6,000 dilution. The lower panels were the same cells with Hoechst.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)

2BN hTert (XLF-deficient) human fibroblasts were fixed for 30 min with methanol at −20°C, dipped for 1 min in ice cold acetone for permeabilization and washed three times for 10 min with PBS/1% FCS. Non-specific antigens were blocked for 30 min in 5% BSA in PBS/1% FCS. Samples were incubated with ab63801 (1∶15000) in PBS/1% FCS over night at 4°C, washed three times in PBS/1% FCS and incubated for 1 h at room temperature with AlexaFluor 488 conjugated secondary antibodies (1  :  500). After three times of washing in PBS, cells were DAPI stained.

Image shows 2BN hTert (XLF-deficient) human fibroblasts analyzed 2 h post IR with 1 Gy.

Image from PLoS Genet. 2013 Aug; 9(8): e1003667. Fig 1B, doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1003667 Reproduced under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)
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Observed band size: 37 kDa

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody (AB63801)

Immunocytochemistry-immunofluorescence using Anti-Rad51 antibody, ab63801. Publication image from Stilgenbauer, S. et al., 2018, Nat Commun, 29449575. Legend direct from paper.

TCL1A affects ATM functions and cooperates with ATM deficiency. a Protracted TCL1A overexpression in HH T-cell leukemia cells mediates telomere shortening (flow-FISH; Supplementary Fig. 17b–d for controls and qRT-PCR based validations, mean with SEM; Student's t-test). b H2DCFDA-based measurements of ROS induction upon γ-irradiation (10 Gy) comparing parental Hut78 T-cell leukemia cells to their derivatives of stable TCL1A transfection. Left : examples of H2DCFDA fluorescence readout 48 h post irradiation, one representative experiment shown. Right : quantification of mean fluorescence intensity (MFI, n = 3 biological replicates, mean with SEM) relative to Hut78 cells without irradiation (p = 0.017, Student's t-test). c Enforced TCL1A expression in HH cells (doxycycline-inducible iHH) mediates higher peak focus counts of DSB marks (γH2AX, RAD51, and TP53BP1) and their impaired resolution in time-lines after washout from a preceding 1 h of Etoposide exposure. Left : quantified focus counts (mean with SEM; Student's t-test, ****p<0.0001, ***p<0.001, **p<0.01, *p<0.05); right : representative examples (scale bar = 7.5 µm; controls in Supplementary Fig. 17f–h). d Left : setup of MEFs (Rosa-CreERT2;ATMfl/wt and Rosa-CreERT2;ATMfl/KD)76 stably transfected to express human (h)TCL1A. ATM loss was induced through Tamoxifen treatment over 3 passages resulting in ATM−/wt and ATM−/KD cells. Immunoblots in Supplementary Fig. 18a verify reduced ATM protein and overexpression of TCL1A. The KD-mutations D2880A/N2885K correspond to D2870A/N2875K in human ATM. Right : γ-irradiation reduced cell viability (proliferation) as per MTT assay (48 h) with TCL1A mediating a protective effect in scenarios of genetic ATM disruption (mean with SEM; Student's t-tests). e In vivo model of overexpression of hTCL1A and inducible ATM-abrogation. Left : hematopoetic stem cells (HSCs) of Rosa-CreERT2;ATMfl/fl mice were retrovirally transduced with hTCL1A or a GFP control vector and transplanted into irradiated syngeneic hosts. Recombination of the ATM locus (fl/fl) was induced by Tamoxifen (TM) injections starting 12 weeks after transplantation (1 mg/day i.p. for 5 consecutive days; further details in Supplementary Fig. 18c, d and Methods section). Middle : Kaplan–Meier curve showing accelerated T-cell lymphoma/leukemia onset and shorter animal survival of the ATMfl/fl/hTCL1Atg genotype (log-rank tests, time from transplantation to event). Right : evidence of hTCL1A-protein positive T-cells (flow cytometry) in blood and thymus involved by a CD4+/8+ T-cell tumor (ATMfl/fl/hTCL1Atg). H/E stains (scale bar left = 100 µm; right = 400 µm) of one exemplary thymic T-cell lymphoma (ATMfl/fl/hTCL1Atg)

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human, Xenopus laevis

Applications

WB, ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human RAD51.

Q06609

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Rad51 antibody (ab63801) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human, Xenopus laevis samples.

What is the molecular weight of Rad51?
Anti-Rad51 (ab63801) specifically detects a band for Rad51 (UniProt: Q06609) at a molecular weight of 37kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Rad51 (ab63801) was first used in a scientific publication in 2008 and has been cited over 130 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists
Anti-Rad51 (ab63801) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purity
Whole antiserum
Storage buffer
pH: 6.5 - 8.5 Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azide
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
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

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

RAD51 also known as recombination protein A or Novus RAD51 is a DNA repair protein with a molecular mass of approximately 37 kDa. This protein plays a significant role in homologous recombination and is active in the repair of double-strand breaks in DNA. It is expressed in various tissues with high levels seen in rapidly dividing cells. RAD51 acts by forming nucleoprotein filaments on single-stranded DNA and facilitates the search for homology and strand pairing during the repair process.
Biological function summary

Processes involving RAD51 are essential for genomic stability and cellular response to DNA damage. RAD51 often functions as part of a repair complex along with other proteins such as BRCA2 and RPA. This complex binds and stabilizes single-stranded DNA during search and strand invasion which is vital for successful recombination repair. Such repair mechanisms are important for preventing chromosomal aberrations and maintaining genetic integrity.

Pathways

RAD51's activity fits into the broader context of DNA damage repair pathways notably the homologous recombination (HR) pathway. This pathway is important for repairing double-strand breaks utilizing other proteins such as ATM and ATR to signal repair processes. Furthermore RAD51 interacts with various members of the BRCA protein family combining efforts to ensure proper DNA damage response and repair.

RAD51 mutations or dysregulation are linked to various types of cancer including breast and ovarian cancers. These cancers may involve mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes which affect RAD51's ability to effectively perform homologous recombination. Additionally disruptions in RAD51 function are associated with Fanconi anemia a disorder characterized by DNA repair defects. This condition demonstrates the importance of RAD51's interaction with FA pathway proteins in maintaining genomic stability and preventing disease.

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Target data

Plays an important role in homologous strand exchange, a key step in DNA repair through homologous recombination (HR) (PubMed : 12205100, PubMed : 18417535, PubMed : 20231364, PubMed : 20348101, PubMed : 22325354, PubMed : 23509288, PubMed : 23754376, PubMed : 26681308, PubMed : 28575658, PubMed : 32640219). Binds to single-stranded DNA in an ATP-dependent manner to form nucleoprotein filaments which are essential for the homology search and strand exchange (PubMed : 12205100, PubMed : 18417535, PubMed : 15226506, PubMed : 20231364, PubMed : 20348101, PubMed : 23509288, PubMed : 23754376, PubMed : 26681308, PubMed : 28575658). Catalyzes the recognition of homology and strand exchange between homologous DNA partners to form a joint molecule between a processed DNA break and the repair template (PubMed : 12205100, PubMed : 18417535, PubMed : 20231364, PubMed : 20348101, PubMed : 23509288, PubMed : 23754376, PubMed : 26681308, PubMed : 28575658, PubMed : 38459011). Recruited to resolve stalled replication forks during replication stress (PubMed : 27797818, PubMed : 31844045). Part of a PALB2-scaffolded HR complex containing BRCA2 and RAD51C and which is thought to play a role in DNA repair by HR (PubMed : 12442171, PubMed : 24141787). Plays a role in regulating mitochondrial DNA copy number under conditions of oxidative stress in the presence of RAD51C and XRCC3 (PubMed : 20413593). Also involved in interstrand cross-link repair (PubMed : 26253028).
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ABL1-mediated tyrosine phosphorylation of SYCP2 contributes to transcription-coupled homologous recombination and platinum resistance in ovarian cancer.

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Boya Gao,Xudong Wang,Melissa Long,Fengqi Zhang,Yumin Wang,Raj Kumar,Irva Veillard,Bo R Rueda,Oladapo Yeku,Li Lan

Translational cancer research 14:3822-3832 PubMed40687253

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Investigation of effects of CFI-400945 and ionizing radiation on DNA damage response in triple-negative breast cancer.

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Harjot Athwal,Vasudeva Bhat,Alison L Allan,Armen Parsyan

Oncogene 44:3255-3271 PubMed40640336

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Human RNase H2 upregulation counteracts oncogene- and chemotherapy-induced replication stress.

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Rosanna J Wilkins,Abirami Kannan,Siobhan A Plass,Claire Wilson,Richard D W Kelly,Claire H M Tang,Panagiotis Kotsantis,Martin A M Reijns,Aditi Kanhere,Eva Petermann

Nucleic acids research 53: PubMed40548939

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USP37 counteracts HLTF to protect damaged replication forks and promote survival of BRCA1-deficient cells and PARP inhibitor resistance.

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Mengfan Tang,Siting Li,Ziqiang Zhu,Chao Wang,Shuai Ding,Huimin Zhang,Min Huang,Sarah Keast,Zhen Chen,Ling Yin,Litong Nie,Dan Su,Xu Feng,Junjie Chen

Scientific reports 15:15458 PubMed40316566

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PARP inhibitors elicit a cellular senescence mediated inflammatory response in homologous recombination proficient cancer cells.

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Misato Kamii,Ryo Kamata,Hitoshi Saito,Gaku Yamamoto,Chiaki Mashima,Toyohiro Yamauchi,Takehiro Nakao,Yuta Sakae,Tomoko Yamamori-Morita,Kazuki Nakai,Yumi Hakozaki,Masataka Takenaka,Aikou Okamoto,Akihiro Ohashi

Nucleic acids research 53: PubMed39657788

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Novel BRCA1-PLK1-CIP2A axis orchestrates homologous recombination-mediated DNA repair to maintain chromosome integrity during oocyte meiosis.

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Crystal Lee,Jeong Su Oh

Cell death & disease 15:832 PubMed39548064

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SPIN1 accelerates tumorigenesis and confers radioresistance in non-small cell lung cancer by orchestrating the FOXO3a/FOXM1 axis.

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Min Zhong,Zhi Fang,Juntao Zou,Xiao Chen,Zezhi Qiu,Ling Zhou,Yi Le,Zhen Chen,Yanyu Liao,Fengting Nie,Xianpin Wei,Jinbo Zhan,Jianping Xiong,Xiaojun Xiang,Ziling Fang

Cell reports. Medicine 5:101758 PubMed39368479

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CDK12 loss drives prostate cancer progression, transcription-replication conflicts, and synthetic lethality with paralog CDK13.

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Jean Ching-Yi Tien,Jie Luo,Yu Chang,Yuping Zhang,Yunhui Cheng,Xiaoju Wang,Jianzhang Yang,Rahul Mannan,Somnath Mahapatra,Palak Shah,Xiao-Ming Wang,Abigail J Todd,Sanjana Eyunni,Caleb Cheng,Ryan J Rebernick,Lanbo Xiao,Yi Bao,James Neiswender,Rachel Brough,Stephen J Pettitt,Xuhong Cao,Stephanie J Miner,Licheng Zhou,Yi-Mi Wu,Estefania Labanca,Yuzhuo Wang,Abhijit Parolia,Marcin Cieslik,Dan R Robinson,Zhen Wang,Felix Y Feng,Jonathan Chou,Christopher J Lord,Ke Ding,Arul M Chinnaiyan

Molecular biology of the cell 35:ar136 PubMed39292916

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RAD51 regulates eukaryotic chromatin motions in the absence of DNA damage.

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Amine Maarouf,Fadil Iqbal,Sarvath Sanaullah,Maëlle Locatelli,Andrew T Atanasiu,Daniel Kolbin,Chloé Hommais,Joëlle K Mühlemann,Keith Bonin,Kerry Bloom,Jing Liu,Pierre-Alexandre Vidi

Oncogene 43:3197-3213 PubMed39266679

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AR coactivators, CBP/p300, are critical mediators of DNA repair in prostate cancer.

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Sumaira Sardar,Christopher M McNair,Lakshmi Ravindranath,Saswati N Chand,Wei Yuan,Denisa Bogdan,Jon Welti,Adam Sharp,Natalie K Ryan,Liam A Knudsen,Matthew J Schiewer,Elise G DeArment,Thomas Janas,Xiaofeng A Su,Lisa M Butler,Johann S de Bono,Kris Frese,Nigel Brooks,Neil Pegg,Karen E Knudsen,Ayesha A Shafi
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