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Anti-Ago2, clone 9E8.2
Species Reactivity Key Applications Host Format Antibody Type
H WB Mouse Ascites Monoclonal Antibody
Description:
Anti-Ago2 Antibody, clone 9E8.2
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Trade Name:
Upstate (Millipore)
Specificity:
human Ago2
Molecular Weight:
~100 kda
Epitope:
near the N-terminus of Ago2
Immunogen:
KLH-conjugated, synthetic peptide containing the sequence YSGAGPALAPPAPPPPIQG
Clone:
9E8.2
Isotype:
IgG1κ
Background Information:
Ago2 (argonaute-2), also known as eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2C (EIF2C2), is an essential component for siRNA-directed RNA interference (RNAi) response. Ago2 is an endonuclease required for the unwinding of siRNA duplex and assembly of siRNA into RNA-induced silencing complexes (RISC). Ago2 interacts with DICER1 through its Piwi domain. This Piwi domain is thought to provide RNA cleavage activity via a mechanism similar to RNase H. Ago2 activity is necessary for embryonic development as well as RNA-mediated gene silencing (RNAi).
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Species Reactivity:
Human
Quality Assurance:
Routinely evaluated by immunoblot.
Purification Method:
Immunoaffinity purified
Presentation:
Ascites with 0.05% sodium azide
Storage Conditions:
Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance
UniProt Number:
Q9UKV8
Entrez Gene Number:
NM_012154
27161
Gene Symbol:
Ago-2
EIF2C2
Alternate Names:
Argonaute-2
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2C
AGO2
eIF-2C
Slicer protein
MGC3183
Piwi domain protein
PPD
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Usage Statement:
Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
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Key Applications:
Western Blotting
Entrez Gene Summary:
This gene encodes a member of the Argonaute family of proteins which play a role in RNA interference. The encoded protein is highly basic, and contains a PAZ domain and a PIWI domain. It may interact with dicer1 and play a role in short-interfering-RNA-mediated gene silencing.
UniProt Summary:
FUNCTION: SwissProt: P45973 # Component of heterochromatin. Recognizes and binds histone H3 tails methylated at 'Lys-9', leading to epigenetic repression. Can interact with lamin B receptor (LBR). This interaction can contribute to the association of the heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane. Involved in the formation of functional kinetochore through interaction with MIS12 complex proteins.
SIZE: 191 amino acids; 22225 Da
SUBUNIT: Interacts with SUV420H1 and SUV420H2 (By similarity). Interacts directly with ATRX, CHAF1A, LBR, NIPBL, SP100, STAM2 and TRIM28 via the chromoshadow domain. Can interact directly with CBX3 via the chromoshadow domain. Interacts with histone H3 methylated at 'Lys-9'. Interacts with MIS12 and C20orf127.
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Nucleus. Centromere. Note=Component of centromeric and pericentromeric heterochromatin. Associates with chromosomes during mito |