Anti -MeCP2, NT (S80) (MECP2, Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2)

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Chromosome: X; NC_000023.10 (153287025..153363188, complement). Location: Xq28

Polyclonal

IgG

Rabbit

Human

Affinity Purified
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide.

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Small volumes of anti-MECP2 antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian development. Human proteins MECP2, MBD1, MBD2, MBD3, and MBD4 comprise a family of nuclear proteins related by the presence in each of a methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD). Each of these proteins, with the exception of MBD3, is capable of binding specifically to methylated DNA. MECP2, MBD1 and MBD2 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. [provided by RefSeq].

Antibodies; Abs to Binding Proteins

ELISA (EL/EIA), Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Flow Cytometry (FC/FACS)

Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Dilution: ELISA: 1:1,000
Western Blot: 1:100-500
Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-100
Flow Cytometry: 1:10-50

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MECP2_HUMAN

DNA methylation is the major modification of eukaryotic genomes and plays an essential role in mammalian development. Human proteins MECP2, MBD1, MBD2, MBD3, and MBD4 comprise a family of nuclear proteins related by the presence in each of a methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD). Each of these proteins, with the exception of MBD3, is capable of binding specifically to methylated DNA. MECP2, MBD1 and MBD2 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. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2009]

MECP2: Chromosomal protein that binds to methylated DNA. It can bind specifically to a single methyl-CpG pair. It is not influenced by sequences flanking the methyl-CpGs. Mediates transcriptional repression through interaction with histone deacetylase and the corepressor SIN3A. Interacts with FNBP3. Interacts with CDKL5. Present in all ***** somatic tissues tested. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Transcription, coactivator/corepressor

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: Xq28

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; heterochromatin; extracellular space; cytosol; nucleus

Molecular Function: mRNA binding; protein domain specific binding; protein binding; siRNA binding; methyl-CpG binding; DNA binding; double-stranded methylated DNA binding; protein N-terminus binding; chromatin binding; transcription corepressor activity; transcription factor activity; transcription factor binding

Biological Process: catecholamine secretion; startle response; behavioral fear response; genetic imprinting; ***** locomotory behavior; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; chromatin silencing; pathogenesis; neurological control of breathing; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; proprioception; sensory perception of pain; negative regulation of histone methylation; neuron maturation; post-embryonic development; phosphatidylcholine metabolic process; negative regulation of histone acetylation; protein localization; synaptogenesis; positive regulation of cell proliferation; dendrite development; visual learning; cerebellum development; histone acetylation; negative regulation of neuron apoptosis; mitochondrial electron transport, ubiquinol to cytochrome c; transcription, DNA-dependent; ventricular system development; glutamine metabolic process; respiratory gaseous exchange; social behavior; cardiolipin metabolic process; histone methylation; glucocorticoid metabolic process; positive regulation of synaptogenesis; regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure by neurological process; long-term memory; inositol metabolic process; response to hypoxia; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; regulation of excitatory postsynaptic membrane potential

Disease: Rett Syndrome; Mental Retardation, X-linked, Syndromic 13; Autism, Susceptibility To, X-linked 3; Lubs X-linked Mental Retardation Syndrome; Angelman Syndrome; Encephalopathy, Neonatal Severe, Due To Mecp2 Mutations

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