MECP2 (Methyl-CpG-binding Protein 2, MeCp-2 Protein, MeCp2, DKFZp686A24160) (APC)

Mab

IgG2a, k

4°C Do Not Freeze

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. Labeled with Allophycocyanin (APC).

Partial recombinant corresponding to aa81-170 from human MECP2 with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26kD.

DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian development. Human proteins MECP2, MBD1, MBD2, MBD3, and MBD4 comprise a family of nuclear proteins related by the presence in each of a methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD). Each of these proteins, with the exception of MBD3, is capable of binding specifically to methylated DNA. MECP2, MBD1 and MBD2 can also repress transcription from methylated gene promoters. In contrast to other MBD family members, MECP2 is X-linked and subject to X inactivation. MECP2 is dispensible in stem cells, but is essential for embryonic development. MECP2 gene mutations are the cause of some cases of Rett syndrome, a progressive neurologic developmental disorder and one of the most common causes of mental retardation in females.

Applications:
Suitable for use in FLISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Immunohistochemistry: Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissues
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Amino Acid Sequence:
PKQRRSIIRDRGPMYDDPTLPEGWTRKLKQRKSGRSAGKYDVYLINPQGKAFRSKVELIAYFEKVGDTSLDPNDFDFTVTGRGSPSRREQ

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: APC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.