Invitrogen

MECP2 Polyclonal Antibody

3 Published Figures
4 References
View all (42) MECP2 antibodies
Datasheet
Protocols
Questions & Answers
Datasheet
Protocols
Questions & Answers

Product Details

PA1-888

Applications
Tested Dilution
Publications

Western Blot (WB)

0.1-1 µg/mL
View 2 publications 2 publications

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

-
View 2 publications 2 publications
Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Published species

Human, Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide: C P(469) N R E E P V D S R T P V T E R V S(486)
View immunogen

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS with 1mg/mL BSA

Contains

0.05% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_2281966

Product Specific Information

PA1-888 detects methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) from human, mouse and rat cells and tissues.

PA1-888 has been successfully used in Western blot procedures. By Western blot, this antibody detects an ~56 kDa protein representing MeCP2 from AtT20 cell extract.

PA1-888 immunizing peptide corresponds to amino acid residues 469-486 from human MeCP2. This sequence is completely conserved in rat and mouse MeCP2. PA1-888 immunizing peptide (Cat. # PEP-121) is available for use in neutralization and control experiments.

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.

Bioinformatics

Protein Aliases: DKFZp686A24160; MeCp-2 protein; methyl CpG binding protein 2; Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2; testis tissue sperm-binding protein Li 41a

View more View less

Gene Aliases: 1500041B07Rik; AUTSX3; D630021H01Rik; Mbd5; MECP2; MRX16; MRX79; MRXS13; MRXSL; PPMX; RS; RTS; RTT; WBP10

View more View less

UniProt ID: (Human) P51608, (Mouse) Q9Z2D6, (Rat) Q00566

View more View less

Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 4204, (Mouse) 17257, (Rat) 29386

View more View less

Function(s)
four-way junction DNA binding DNA binding transcription factor activity, sequence-specific DNA binding transcription corepressor activity mRNA binding protein binding transcription factor binding methyl-CpG binding double-stranded methylated DNA binding protein domain specific binding chromatin DNA binding siRNA binding histone deacetylase binding poly(A) RNA binding unmethylated CpG binding protein N-terminus binding chromatin binding enzyme binding DNA metabolism protein
Process(es)
negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter behavioral fear response response to hypoxia startle response neurological system process involved in regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure regulation of respiratory gaseous exchange by neurological system process inositol metabolic process mitochondrial electron transport, ubiquinol to cytochrome c chromatin silencing regulation of gene expression by genetic imprinting transcription, DNA-templated glutamine metabolic process cellular biogenic amine metabolic process synapse assembly heart development respiratory gaseous exchange long-term memory locomotory behavior protein localization glucocorticoid metabolic process positive regulation of cell proliferation adult locomotory behavior visual learning response to radiation pathogenesis post-embryonic development response to ionizing radiation response to lead ion dendrite development histone methylation histone acetylation proprioception sensory perception of pain cerebellum development ventricular system development negative regulation of histone methylation cardiolipin metabolic process response to estradiol negative regulation of histone acetylation social behavior neuron maturation negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process regulation of DNA methylation negative regulation of transcription, DNA-templated positive regulation of transcription, DNA-templated phosphatidylcholine metabolic process negative regulation of astrocyte differentiation catecholamine secretion positive regulation of synapse assembly excitatory postsynaptic potential long-term synaptic potentiation regulation of transcription, DNA-templated chemical synaptic transmission brain development learning memory embryo development regulation of gene expression neuron differentiation neuron projection development multicellular organismal response to stress regulation of gene expression, epigenetic regulation of synaptic plasticity neuromuscular process controlling posture neuromuscular process response to organic cyclic compound
guarantee_icon

Performance Guarantee

If an Invitrogen™ antibody doesn't perform as described on our website or datasheet,we'll replace the product at no cost to you, or provide you with a credit for a future purchase.*

Learn more
help_icon

We're here to help

Get expert recommendations for common problems or connect directly with an on staff expert for technical assistance related to applications, equipment and general product use.

Contact tech support