Summary
5-mC antibody detects methylated cytosine, which is a key epigenetic regulatory modification of genomic DNA and is considered a “fifth base”. The 5-mC mark is added by DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) and serves predominately to turn off gene transcription. It is reversible via a DNA demethylation pathway triggered by the Ten-eleven translocation (TET) family of dioxygenases.
Form
Liquid
Buffer
PBS
Preservative
No preservative
Storage
Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4ºC. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Concentration
1.7 mg/ml (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration.)
Immunogen
The immunogen used to generate this antibody corresponds to 5-Methylcytosine / 5-mC
Purification
Affinity purified by Protein G.
Conjugation
Unconjugated
RRID
AB_2888114
Note
For laboratory research use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Purchasers shall not, and agree not to enable third parties to, analyze, copy, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to determine the structure or sequence of the product.