Testing Data
Rabbit anti-Human MeCP2 Polyclonal Antibody | anti-MeCP2 antibody
MeCP2 polyclonal antibody
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Shelf Life: 12 months
Testing Data
Testing Data
Background: MeCP2 is a chromosomal protein with abundant binding sites in the chromatin. It belongs to the family of methyl CpG binding proteins which also comprises MBD1, MBD2, MBD3 and MBD4. MeCP2 can bind specifically to methylated promoters, thereby repressing transcription. This transcriptional repression is mediated through interaction with histone deacetylase and the corepressor SIN3A. MeCP2 also is essential for development. Mutations in MeCP2 are the cause of several types of mental retardation including Rett syndrome, a progressive neurological disorder that causes mental retardation in females and mental retardation syndromic X-linked type 13, and may also be involved in Angelman syndrome and susceptibility to some types of autism.
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NCBI Description
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 Description
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 adult 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 factor activity; transcription corepressor activity
Biological Process: catecholamine secretion; genetic imprinting; startle response; behavioral fear response; adult 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; negative regulation of neuron apoptosis; histone acetylation; 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; 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; 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; Encephalopathy, Neonatal Severe, Due To Mecp2 Mutations; Angelman Syndrome
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Product Notes
The MeCP2 mecp2 (Catalog #AAA841181) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The MeCP2 polyclonal antibody reacts with Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's MeCP2 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB), ELISA (EIA), ChIP. ChIP: 5 ug/ChIP, WB: 1:1000, ELISA: 1:1000. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the MeCP2 mecp2 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "MeCP2, Polyclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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