Anti-Frataxin Antibody, clone 2F3 ZooMAb® Rabbit Monoclonal

Description

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• Specificity: Clone 2F3 is a ZooMAb® Rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects Frataxin. It targets an epitope within 15 amino acids from the internal region.
• Immunogen: KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 15 amino acids from the internal region of human Fraraxin.
• Application: Quality Control TestingEvaluated by Immunocytochemistry in K562 cells.Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution of this antibody detected Frataxin in K562 cells.Tested ApplicationsWestern Blotting Analysis: A 1:10,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Frataxin in Human Kidney tissue lysate.Enzyme Immunoassay Analysis (ELISA): Various dilution of this antibody from a representative lot detected recombinant Human Frataxin.Affinity Binding Assay: A representative lot of this antibody bound Frataxin peptide with a KD of 3.5 x 10-7 in an affinity binding assay.Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected Frataxin in human kidney tissue sections.Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.
• Target description: Frataxin, mitochondrial (UniProt: Q16595; also known as EC:1.16.3.1, Friedreich ataxia protein, Fxn) is encoded by the FXN (also known as FRDA, X25) gene (Gene ID: 2395) in human. Frataxin is a highly conserved mitochondrial protein that promotes the biosynthesis of heme and assembly and repair of iron-sulfur clusters by delivering Fe2+ to proteins involved in these pathways. Human frataxin is shown to bind from six t seven iron ion. It is expressed in the heart, peripheral blood lymphocytes, and dermal fibroblasts. It is predominantly monomeric, but oligomeric forms are also present. It may play a role in the protection against iron-catalyzed oxidative stress through its ability to catalyze the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+. The oligomeric form is reported to possess in vitro ferroxidase activity. As an iron chaperone protein, it is reported to protect mitochondrial aconitase [4Fe-4S]2+ cluster from disassembly and promote enzyme reactivation. Frataxin is synthesized with a transit peptide (aa 1-41) and it is processed in two steps by mitochondrial processing peptidase, which first cleaves the precursor to intermediate form (aa 42-210) and subsequently converts the intermediate to yield frataxin mature form (aa 81-210). The additional forms of frataxin (aa 56-210 and 78-210) are observed when the normal maturation process is impaired. Mature frataxin is a compact, globular protein containing an N-terminal helix, a middle β sheet region composed of seven strands, a second helix, and a C-terminal coil. The helices are folded upon the β sheet, with the C-terminal coil filling a groove between the two helices. Mutations in FXN gene are known to cause Friedreich ataxia, a progressive disease characterized by neurodegeneration and cardiomyopathy. This ZooMAb® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Bulteau, A-L., et al. (2004). Science. 305(5681); 242-245; Yoon, T., and Cowan, JA. (2003). J. Am. Chem. Soc. 125(20); 6078-6084).
• Physical form: Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS, 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 µL.
• Reconstitution: 0.3 mg/mL after reconstitution at 25 µL per vial. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.
• Storage and Stability: Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 µL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.
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