Analysis Note

ControlHeLa cell lysate

Application

Research CategoryEpigenetics & Nuclear Function

Anti-pan Ago Antibody, clone 2A8 is a Mouse Monoclonal Antibody for detection of pan Ago also known as protein argonaute-2 or PAZ Piwi domain protein & has been validated in WB, IP, ICC & IHC.

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory in IP. (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory in IC. (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory in IH. (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)

Research Sub CategoryTranscription FactorsRNA Metabolism & Binding Proteins

Disclaimer

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General description

Argonaute (Ago) proteins are a family of proteins of ~95 kDa that bind directly to mature miRNAs. In mammals, there are four Ago proteins (Ago1-4). This family of proteins is a central component of most mammalian miRNPs that mediates important functions in small RNA-directed regulatory pathways. The Ago family consists of two subclases, Ago and Piwi containing two characteristic domains known as PAZ and PIWI. These two domains interact with different parts of the mature miRNA. The PAZ domain interacts with the 3'-end of the miRNA, and the PIWI domain interacts with the 5' phosphate and 5'-proximal region of the miRNA to guide target mRNA recognition.

Immunogen

Histidine - tagged recombinant protein corresponding to human Ago.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Protein G

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in HeLa cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: 0.5 µg/mL of this antibody detected Ago on 10 µg of HeLa cell lysate.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~ 95 and 70 kDa observed. This antibody recognizes Ago1, Ago2, Ago3, and Ago4.
Note that this antibody has been reported to cross-react with radixin (~70 kDa). (Nelson, P., et al. (2007). RNA. 13:1787–1792.)