Histone H2A.X (H2AFX) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody – TA333112

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Histone H2A.X (H2AFX) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody – TA333112

OriGene Technologies, Inc. 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200 Rockville, MD 20850, US Phone: +1-888-267-4436 [email protected] EU: [email protected] CN: [email protected] Product datasheet for TA333112 Histone H2A.X (H2AFX) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Product data: Product Type: Primary Antibodies Applications: WB Recommended Dilution: WB 1:500 - 1:1000, IF 1:50- 1:200 Reactivity: Human Modifications: Phospho-specific Host: Mouse Isotype: IgG Clonality: Monoclonal Immunogen: A synthetic peptide of human RAD51 Formulation: Store at -20°C (regular) and -80°C (long term). Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3. Concentration: lot specific Purification: Affinity purification Conjugation: Unconjugated Storage: Store at -20°C as received. Stability: Stable for 12 months from date of receipt. Predicted Protein Size: 143 Gene Name: H2A histone family member X Database Link: NP_002096 Entrez Gene 3014 Human P16104 This product is to be used for laboratory only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. View online » ©2021 OriGene Technologies, Inc., 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850, US 1 / 2 Histone H2A.X (H2AFX) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody – TA333112 Background: Variant histone H2A which replaces conventional H2A in a subset of nucleosomes. Nucleosomes wrap and compact DNA into chromatin, limiting DNA accessibility to the cellular machineries which require DNA as a template. Histones thereby play a central role in transcription regulation, DNA repair, DNA replication and chromosomal stability. DNA accessibility is regulated via a complex set of post-translational modifications of histones, also called histone code, and nucleosome remodeling. Required for checkpoint-mediated arrest of cell cycle progression in response to low doses of ionizing radiation and for efficient repair of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) specifically when modified by C-terminal phosphorylation. Synonyms: H2A; H2A.X; H2AX; X Protein Families: Druggable Genome Protein Pathways: Systemic lupus erythematosus Product images: Western blot analysis of extracts from HT29 cells untreated or treated with UV, using Phospho- H2AFX-S139 antibody. This product is to be used for laboratory only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. ©2021 OriGene Technologies, Inc., 9620 Medical Center Drive, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850, US 2 / 2.

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