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Mouse Polyclonal Rad51 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 55 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human RAD51.


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Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (AB88572), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (AB88572), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (AB88572), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (AB88572), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (AB88572), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Mouse

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Constituents: 100% PBS

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human RAD51. Database link Q06609

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Reactivity data

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IHC-PWBICC/IF
Human
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Tested
Mouse
Expected
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Expected
Rat
Expected
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Expected

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

3 µg/mL

Notes

The microwave method is recommended.

Antigen retrieval is not essential but may optimise staining.

Expected
Expected

Species

Mouse, Rat

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Mouse

Dilution info

1 µg/mL

Notes

-

Species

Rat

Dilution info

1 µg/mL

Notes

-

Species

Human

Dilution info

1 µg/mL

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

10 µg/mL

Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species

Mouse, Rat

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

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Function

Plays an important role in homologous strand exchange, a key step in DNA repair through homologous recombination (HR) (PubMed:28575658). Binds to single and double-stranded DNA and exhibits DNA-dependent ATPase activity. 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. 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:26681308). Part of a PALB2-scaffolded HR complex containing BRCA2 and RAD51C and which is thought to play a role in DNA repair by HR. Plays a role in regulating mitochondrial DNA copy number under conditions of oxidative stress in the presence of RAD51C and XRCC3. Also involved in interstrand cross-link repair (PubMed:26253028).

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Mouse Polyclonal Rad51 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 55 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human RAD51.

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen
  • Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human RAD51. Database link Q06609
Carrier free

Yes

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

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Supplementary info

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

Activity summary

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.

Associated diseases and disorders

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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8 product images

  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572) at 1 µg/mL

    All lanes: Human colon lysate at 50 µg

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    Immunofluorescent staining of Rad51 in HeLa cells using ab88572 at 10 μg/ml.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    ab88572 at 3μg/ml staining Rad51 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded Human testis tissue.

  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572) at 1 µg/mL

    All lanes: Rat PC-12 cell lysate at 50 µg

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572) at 1 µg/mL

    All lanes: Raw 264.7 cell lysate (Mouse) at 50 µg

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa, 46 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572) at 1 µg/mL

    All lanes: Human Jurkat cell lysate at 50 µg

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572) at 1 µg/mL

    All lanes: NIH 3T3 cell lysate (Mouse) at 50 µg

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Rad51 antibody - BSA and Azide free (ab88572) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: transfected 293T cell lysate at 25 µg

    Lane 2: non transfected lysate at 25 µg

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

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