Product detailsPatented technology Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody? This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.
How are conjugated primary antibodies validated? This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling. For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone.
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Biological function summary
MGMT prevents mutations by reversing alkylation damage playing a significant role in preserving DNA integrity. It acts independently and does not form part of any larger protein complexes. This enzyme-mediated repair is central to cellular defense against mutagenic threats such as alkylating agents. By curbing DNA damage MGMT can thwart the onset of harmful genetic mutations that might lead to issues like cancer development.
Pathways
MGMT is intimately involved in DNA damage response and repair pathways. Notably it interacts with base excision repair and direct reversal repair pathways. MGMT's function is distinct but complementary to the activities of other DNA repair proteins like XRCC1 and APE1 which are involved in the base excision repair pathway. The presence of MGMT bolsters cellular resilience by ensuring that DNA lesions caused by alkylating agents are addressed promptly and effectively.
