Full Product Name
Mouse Monoclonal [clone 4B6] (IgG2a,k) to Human MECP2
Product Synonym Names
Anti-MECP2 Antibody (clone 4B6) IHC-plus; MECP2; AUTSX3; Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2; MRX16; MRX79; MRXSL; RTT; RTS; MeCp-2 protein; RS; MRXS13; PPMX; Human MECP2
Product Gene Name
anti-MECP2 antibody
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Research Use Only
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
3D Structure
ModBase 3D Structure for P51608
Species Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Purity/Purification
Protein A Purified
Concentration
0.42 mg/ml (lot specific)
Immunogen Description
MECP2 (AAH11612, 81 a.a. ~ 170 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.
Immunogen
MECP2 antibody was raised against mECP2 (AAH11612, 81 a.a. ~ 170 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.
Preparation and Storage
For long term, store at -20 degree C. Avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Other Notes
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.
Applications Tested/Suitable for anti-MECP2 antibody
Immunohistochemistry (IHC - Paraffin), Western Blot (WB), ELISA (EIA)
Application Notes for anti-MECP2 antibody
ELISA, IHC-P (5 ug/ml), WB (1:500 - 1:1000)
Usage: Immunohistochemistry: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections. Sandwich ELISA: Recombinant protein. Western Blot: Western blot using tissue lysates, cell lysates and the recombinant protein used as the immunogen.
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of anti-MECP2 antibody
Anti-MECP2 antibody IHC of human tonsil. Immunohistochemistry of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue after heat-induced antigen retrieval. Antibody concentration 5 ug/ml.

Western Blot (WB) of anti-MECP2 antibody
MECP2 monoclonal antibody clone 4B6 Western blot of MECP2 expression in MCF-7.

Western Blot (WB) of anti-MECP2 antibody
MECP2 monoclonal antibody clone 4B6. Western blot of MECP2 expression in NIH/3T3.

Western Blot (WB) of anti-MECP2 antibody
MECP2 monoclonal antibody clone 4B6. Western blot of MECP2 expression in rat muscle.

ELISA (EIA) of anti-MECP2 antibody
Detection limit for recombinant GST tagged MECP2 is approximately 1 ng/ml as a capture antibody.

NCBI/Uniprot data below describe general gene information for MECP2. It may not necessarily be applicable to this product.
NCBI Accession #
NP_004983.1
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NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
NM_004992.3
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UniProt Primary Accession #
P51608
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UniProt Secondary Accession #
O15233; Q6QHH9; Q7Z384[Other Products]
UniProt Related Accession #
P51608[Other Products]
Molecular Weight
53,323 Da
NCBI Official Full Name
methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 isoform 1
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
methyl CpG binding protein 2
NCBI Official Symbol
MECP2??[Similar Products]
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
RS; RTS; RTT; PPMX; MRX16; MRX79; MRXSL; AUTSX3; MRXS13
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NCBI Protein Information
methyl-CpG-binding protein 2; meCp-2 protein
UniProt Protein Name
Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2
Protein Family
Methyl-CpG-binding protein
UniProt Gene Name
MECP2??[Similar Products]
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
MeCp-2 protein; MeCp2??[Similar Products]
UniProt Entry Name
MECP2_HUMAN
NCBI Summary for MECP2
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]
UniProt Comments for MECP2
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; DNA binding; methyl-CpG binding; double-stranded methylated DNA binding; protein N-terminus binding; chromatin binding; transcription factor binding; transcription corepressor activity; transcription factor activity
Biological Process: catecholamine secretion; genetic imprinting; behavioral fear response; startle response; ***** locomotory behavior; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; chromatin silencing; neurological control of breathing; pathogenesis; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; proprioception; sensory perception of pain; neuron maturation; negative regulation of histone methylation; 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; social behavior; respiratory gaseous exchange; cardiolipin metabolic process; histone methylation; positive regulation of synaptogenesis; glucocorticoid metabolic process; regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure by neurological process; long-term memory; inositol metabolic process; response to hypoxia; regulation of excitatory postsynaptic membrane potential; negative regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent
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
Research Articles on MECP2
1. The MECP2 functions as a global activator in neurons but not in neural precursors.
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