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Analysis Note

ControlHeLa cell lysate

Application

Research Sub CategoryRNA Metabolism & Binding Proteins

Research CategoryEpigenetics & Nuclear Function

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot from an independent laboratory detected Ago2 in HEK239 cell lysate (Rudel, S., et al. (2008) RNA. 14(6):1244-1253.).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A represeentative lot from an independent laboratory detected Ago2 in HEK293, HeLa, and RPE-1 cells (Weinmann, L., et al. (2009). Cell. 136(3):496-507.).

Use Anti-Ago2 Antibody, clone 11A9 (Rat Monoclonal Antibody) validated in WB, IP, ICC to detect Ago2 also known as Protein argonaute-2, Argonaute2, hAgo2, eIF-2C 2.

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General description

Ago2 (argonaute-2), also known as eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2C (EIF2C2), is an essential component for siRNA-directed RNA interference (RNAi) response. Ago2 is an endonuclease required for the unwinding of siRNA duplex and assembly of siRNA into RNA-induced silencing complexes (RISC). Ago2 interacts with DICER1 through its Piwi domain. This Piwi domain is thought to provide RNA cleavage activity via a mechanism similar to RNase H. Ago2 activity is necessary for embryonic development as well as RNA-mediated gene silencing (RNAi).

Immunogen

Linear peptide corresponding to human Ago2.

Other Notes

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

Physical form

Purified rat monoclonal IgG2aκ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Protein G Purified

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in HeLa cell lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected Ago2 in 10 µg of HeLa cell lysate.

Storage and Stability

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

Target description

~85 kDa observed. Two isoforms at ~97 kDa and ~94 kDa are known to exist.