RAD51 Antibody

SKU: orb606953

Description

RAD51 is one of the key factors of DNA repair by homologous recombination and has been shown to have anti-apoptotic activity in tumor cells. RAD51 protein interacts with a variety of tumor suppressor proteins including p53, BRCA1 and BRCA2. Elevated expression of RAD51 enhances radio-resistance of human tumor cells. Overexpression of RAD51 protein in tumor cells renders them resistant against cytotoxic drugs like Cisplatin. RAD51 interacts with BRCA1 and BRCA2 to influence subcellular localization and cellular response to DNA damage. BRCA2 inactivation may be a key event leading to genomic instability and tumorigenesis from deregulation of RAD51. High-level expression of RAD51 has been observed in a variety of human malignancies. RAD51 overexpression correlates with histological grading of the tumor in invasive ductal mammary carcinoma.

Research Area

Cancer, DNA Damage, Epigenetics

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: FACS, IHC-P, WB
• Dilution Range: Flow cytometry: 1-2ug/ml,Western blot: 1-2ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  Optimal dilution of the RAD51 antibody should be determined by the researcher.1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG2b, kappa
• Clone No.: RAD51/2701
• Immunogen: A portion of amino acids 1-134 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for this RAD51 antibody.
• Purification: Protein G affinity chromatography
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin and 0.05% sodium azide
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Flow cytometry testing of human K562 cells with RAD51 antibody (clone RAD51/2701); Red=isotype control, Blue= RAD51 antibody.

IHC staining of FFPE human colon carcinoma with RAD51 antibody. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min and allow to cool before testing.

IHC staining of FFPE human colon carcinoma with RAD51 antibody. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min and allow to cool before testing.

Western blot testing of human HeLa, HepG2, K562, A431 and MCF-7 cell lysate with RAD51 antibody. Expected molecular weight ~37 kDa.

Analysis of HuProt (TM) microarray containing more than 19000 full-length human proteins using RAD51 antibody. These results demonstrate the foremost specificity of the RAD51/2701 mAb. Z- and S- score: The Z-score represents the strength of a signal that an antibody (in combination with a fluorescently-tagged anti-IgG secondary Ab) produces when binding to a particular protein on the HuProt (TM) array. Z-scores are described in units of standard deviations (SD's) above the mean value of all signals generated on that array. If the targets on the HuProt (TM) are arranged in descending order of the Z-score, the S-score is the difference (also in units of SD's) between the Z-scores. The S-score therefore represents the relative target specificity of an Ab to its intended target.

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UniProt

Q06609