| Code | CSB-RA966553A0HU |
| Size | US$210 |
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| Application | Recommended Dilution |
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| WB | 1:500-1:5000 |
| IHC | 1:50-1:200 |
O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) serves as a critical DNA repair enzyme that removes alkyl groups from the O6 position of guanine, protecting cells from the mutagenic and cytotoxic effects of alkylating agents. This repair mechanism has profound implications for cancer research, particularly in understanding chemotherapy resistance, as MGMT expression levels directly influence tumor cell sensitivity to alkylating drugs like temozolomide. The enzyme's role in maintaining genomic integrity also makes it a valuable marker in epigenetic studies examining DNA damage response pathways.
This recombinant monoclonal antibody, clone 10G7, offers researchers the consistency and reliability that comes with sequence-defined production. Unlike traditional hybridoma-derived antibodies, recombinant technology ensures that every lot performs identically, eliminating the variability that can compromise longitudinal studies or multi-site collaborations. The rabbit host origin provides high affinity binding, while the monoclonal nature guarantees specificity to a defined epitope within the human MGMT protein.
Validation studies demonstrate robust performance across multiple applications. Western blot analysis detects MGMT at the expected 22 kDa molecular weight in both MCF-7 and Jurkat whole cell lysates, confirming reliable detection in human breast cancer and T-cell leukemia models at dilutions ranging from 1:500 to 1:5000. For tissue-based investigations, immunohistochemistry protocols have been optimized using human tonsil tissue sections, with effective staining achieved at 1:50 to 1:200 dilutions following citrate buffer antigen retrieval.
This antibody supports researchers investigating epigenetics, nuclear signaling, and DNA repair mechanisms, providing a dependable tool for studies exploring MGMT's influence on therapeutic response and genomic stability.
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