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Mouse Monoclonal Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 16 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RARA aa 1-50.


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Flow Cytometry - Anti-Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody [H1920] (AB41934), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

pH: 7
Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RARA aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P10276

Reactivity data

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Flow Cyt
Human
Tested
Mouse
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Dog
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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
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Notes

ab170190 - Mouse monoclonal IgG1, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Mouse, Dog
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Target data

Function

Receptor for retinoic acid (PubMed:16417524, PubMed:19850744, PubMed:20215566, PubMed:21152046, PubMed:37478846). Retinoic acid receptors bind as heterodimers to their target response elements in response to their ligands, all-trans or 9-cis retinoic acid, and regulate gene expression in various biological processes (PubMed:21152046, PubMed:28167758, PubMed:37478846). The RXR/RAR heterodimers bind to the retinoic acid response elements (RARE) composed of tandem 5'-AGGTCA-3' sites known as DR1-DR5 (PubMed:19398580, PubMed:28167758). In the absence of ligand, the RXR-RAR heterodimers associate with a multiprotein complex containing transcription corepressors that induce histone deacetylation, chromatin condensation and transcriptional suppression (PubMed:16417524). On ligand binding, the corepressors dissociate from the receptors and associate with the coactivators leading to transcriptional activation (PubMed:19850744, PubMed:20215566, PubMed:37478846, PubMed:9267036). Formation of a complex with histone deacetylases might lead to inhibition of RARE DNA element binding and to transcriptional repression (PubMed:28167758). Transcriptional activation and RARE DNA element binding might be supported by the transcription factor KLF2 (PubMed:28167758). RARA plays an essential role in the regulation of retinoic acid-induced germ cell development during spermatogenesis (By similarity). Has a role in the survival of early spermatocytes at the beginning prophase of meiosis (By similarity). In Sertoli cells, may promote the survival and development of early meiotic prophase spermatocytes (By similarity). In concert with RARG, required for skeletal growth, matrix homeostasis and growth plate function (By similarity). Together with RXRA, positively regulates microRNA-10a expression, thereby inhibiting the GATA6/VCAM1 signaling response to pulsatile shear stress in vascular endothelial cells (PubMed:28167758). In association with HDAC3, HDAC5 and HDAC7 corepressors, plays a role in the repression of microRNA-10a and thereby promotes the inflammatory response (PubMed:28167758).

Alternative names

NR1B1, RARA, Retinoic acid receptor alpha, RAR-alpha, Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group B member 1

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Mouse Monoclonal Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 16 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RARA aa 1-50.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human RARA aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P10276
Clone number
H1920
Purity
Tissue culture supernatant
Concentration
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Storage

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

Notes

This product was changed from ascites to tissue culture supernatant on 3rd April 2019. Please note that the dilutions may need to be adjusted accordingly. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our scientific support team.

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Supplementary info

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Activity summary

Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha (RARA) a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily functions as a transcription factor activated by retinoic acid. Commonly referenced in literature RARA has an approximate molecular mass of 50 kDa. It is expressed in a variety of tissues including the liver the lung and the immune system. By forming heterodimers with retinoid X receptors RARA regulates the transcription of genes linked to cell differentiation proliferation and apoptosis.

Biological function summary

RARA plays an essential role in mediating the effects of retinoic acid in the body. It is part of a larger receptor complex that interacts with co-regulators to modulate gene expression. This process is significant for embryonic development and the maintenance of normal physiological functions. Through its action RARA contributes to the proper development of organs and is critical for maintaining immune homeostasis and enabling the cellular response to environmental changes.

Pathways

RARA's activity impacts important signaling routes such as the retinoic acid signaling pathway and the Wnt signaling pathway. It collaborates with proteins like retinoid X receptors (RXRs) and other nuclear receptors to influence gene expression processes. These pathways maintain cellular differentiation and tissue homeostasis demonstrating RARA's integrative role in cellular signaling and communication.

Associated diseases and disorders

RARA's dysregulation has been linked to acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) and some autoimmune diseases. In APL aberrant fusion proteins involving RARA disrupt normal transcriptional regulation leading to malignant transformation. Additionally the interaction of RARA with proteins such as promyelocytic leukemia protein (PML) further influences the disease's development. Research on these associations highlights the therapeutic potential of targeting RARA activities for disease intervention and treatment strategies.

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  • Flow Cytometry - Anti-Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody [H1920] (ab41934), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry - Anti-Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody [H1920] (ab41934)

    Overlay histogram showing MCF7 cells stained with ab41934 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody (ab41934, 1μg/1x106 cells) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (DyLight® 488) preadsorbed ab96879) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was mouse IgG1 [ICIGG1] (Mouse IgG1, Kappa Monoclonal [B11/6] - Isotype Control ab91353, 2μg/1x106 cells ) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed.

    This image was generated using the ascites version of the product.

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