Thermo Fisher Scientific Phospho-MECP2 (Ser421) Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500

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Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1:250

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

phospho-MeCP2 (Ser-421) synthetic peptide (coupled to KLH) corresponding to amino acid residues surrounding serine 421 in mouse MeCP2. This peptide sequence is highly conserved in rat and human MeCP2, and has low homology to other nuclear proteins.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1.0 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS with 1mg/mL BSA, 50% glycerol

Contains

0.05% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2942945

Product Specific Information

The antibody detects a 75 kDa* protein corresponding to the molecular mass of MeCP2 on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of human PC3 cells treated with calyculin A and in mouse brain tissue. These reactivities are not observed after lambda phosphatase treatment.

Target Information

MECP2 belongs to a family of nuclear proteins (including MBD1, MBD2, MBD3 and MBD4) that have a methyl-CpG binding domain. MECP2 is capable of binding specifically to methylated DNA. DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian development. MECP2 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 most cases of Rett syndrome, a progressive neurologic developmental disorder and one of the most common causes of mental retardation in females.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.