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Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7): sc-166611

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  • Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2b κ Rabex-5 antibody provided at 200 µg/ml
  • raised against amino acids 421-708 mapping at the C-terminus of Rabex-5 of human origin
  • Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) is recommended for detection of Rabex-5 of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA
  • Anti-Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) is available conjugated to agarose for IP; HRP for WB, IHC(P) and ELISA; and to either phycoerythrin or FITC for IF, IHC(P) and FCM
  • also available conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488, Alexa Fluor® 546, Alexa Fluor® 594 or Alexa Fluor® 647 for WB (RGB), IF, IHC(P) and FCM, and for use with RGB fluorescent imaging systems, such as iBright™ FL1000, FluorChem™, Typhoon, Azure and other comparable systems
  • also available conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 680 or Alexa Fluor® 790 for WB (NIR), IF and FCM; for use with Near-Infrared (NIR) detection systems, such as LI-COR®Odyssey®, iBright™ FL1000, FluorChem™, Typhoon, Azure and other comparable systems
  • m-IgG2b BP-HRP is the preferred secondary detection reagent for Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) for WB applications. This reagent is now offered in a bundle with Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) (see ordering information below).
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    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2b kappa light chain antibody that detects Rabex-5 of mouse, rat, and human origin by western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Rabex-5 (A-7) antibody is available in both non-conjugated and various conjugated forms, including agarose, horseradish peroxidase (HRP), phycoerythrin (PE), fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), and multiple Alexa Fluor® conjugates. Rabex-5, also known as RABGEF1, RAP1, or RABAPTIN-5-associated exchange factor for Rab 5, functions as a guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that plays a crucial role in regulating intracellular trafficking. Rabex-5 is primarily located in the cytoplasm and associates with early endosomes, where Rabex-5 facilitates the activation of Rab 5, a key player in endosomal dynamics. The structure of Rabex-5 includes an N-terminal zinc finger domain, a GEF domain, an early endosomal targeting (EET) domain, and a coiled-coil domain, with the EET domain being particularly important for localization and function. Rabex-5′s interaction with early endosomes is vital for proper sorting and transport of vesicles within the cell, ensuring cellular processes such as nutrient uptake and receptor recycling occur efficiently. Notably, truncated forms of Rabex-5 lacking the EET domain can still associate with RABAPTIN-5, allowing for some functional redundancy in endosomal targeting. The Rabex-5/RABAPTIN-5 complex is essential for recruiting Rab 5 to early endosomes, highlighting the importance of protein-protein interactions in cellular trafficking pathways.

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    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) References:

    1. Structure, exchange determinants, and family-wide rab specificity of the tandem helical bundle and Vps9 domains of Rabex-5.  |  Delprato, A., et al. 2004. Cell. 118: 607-17. PMID: 15339665
    2. The Rab5 guanine nucleotide exchange factor Rabex-5 binds ubiquitin (Ub) and functions as a Ub ligase through an atypical Ub-interacting motif and a zinc finger domain.  |  Mattera, R., et al. 2006. J Biol Chem. 281: 6874-83. PMID: 16407276
    3. Structural basis for ubiquitin recognition and autoubiquitination by Rabex-5.  |  Lee, S., et al. 2006. Nat Struct Mol Biol. 13: 264-71. PMID: 16462746
    4. Crystal structure of the ubiquitin binding domains of rabex-5 reveals two modes of interaction with ubiquitin.  |  Penengo, L., et al. 2006. Cell. 124: 1183-95. PMID: 16499958
    5. RabGEF1, a negative regulator of Ras signalling, mast cell activation and skin inflammation.  |  Tam, SY., et al. 2005. Novartis Found Symp. 271: 115-24; discussion 124-30, 145-51. PMID: 16605131
    6. Evolutionarily conserved structural and functional roles of the FYVE domain.  |  Hayakawa, A., et al. 2007. Biochem Soc Symp. 95-105. PMID: 17233583
    7. Structural basis for Rab GTPase activation by VPS9 domain exchange factors.  |  Delprato, A. and Lambright, DG. 2007. Nat Struct Mol Biol. 14: 406-12. PMID: 17450153
    8. Thyrotropin activates guanosine 5'-diphosphate/guanosine 5'-triphosphate exchange on the rate-limiting endocytic catalyst, Rab5a, in human thyrocytes in vivo and in vitro.  |  van den Hove, MF., et al. 2007. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 92: 2803-10. PMID: 17473071
    9. Rabaptin-5-independent membrane targeting and Rab5 activation by Rabex-5 in the cell.  |  Zhu, H., et al. 2007. Mol Biol Cell. 18: 4119-28. PMID: 17699593

    Ordering Information

    Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7)

    sc-166611
    200 µg/ml
    $322.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7): m-IgG2b BP-HRP Bundle

    sc-548678
    200 µg Ab; 10 µg BP
    $361.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) AC

    sc-166611 AC
    500 µg/ml, 25% agarose
    $424.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) HRP

    sc-166611 HRP
    200 µg/ml
    $322.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) FITC

    sc-166611 FITC
    200 µg/ml
    $336.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) PE

    sc-166611 PE
    200 µg/ml
    $349.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) Alexa Fluor® 488

    sc-166611 AF488
    200 µg/ml
    $364.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) Alexa Fluor® 546

    sc-166611 AF546
    200 µg/ml
    $364.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) Alexa Fluor® 594

    sc-166611 AF594
    200 µg/ml
    $364.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) Alexa Fluor® 647

    sc-166611 AF647
    200 µg/ml
    $364.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) Alexa Fluor® 680

    sc-166611 AF680
    200 µg/ml
    $364.00

    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) Alexa Fluor® 790

    sc-166611 AF790
    200 µg/ml
    $364.00

    Hi, Rabex-5 is only 491 amino acids long. How come the epitope for this antibody is 421-708 amino acid epitope.

    Asked by: KSachdeva
    Thank you for contacting Santa Cruz Biotechnology. For assistance please contact Technical support. Please call 800-457-3801 or email scbt@scbt.com.
    Answered by: BlakeJ
    Date published: 2025-07-23

    I am using the LiCor/Odyssey system. Which secondary antibody do you recommend using with Rabex-5 (A-7): sc-166611?

    Asked by: DefinitelyNotMatt
    We recommend using one of our our exclusive Mouse IgG Binding Proteins conjugated to CFL 680 or CFL 790. They are suitable for use with Near-Infrared (NIR) detection systems, such as LI-COR/Odyssey and other comparable systems. A complete list of available binding proteins is available on our website here: https://www.scbt.com/scbt/browse/support-products-mouse-igg-binding-proteins/_/N-ecrety
    Answered by: Technical Support
    Date published: 2017-02-27
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    Rated 4 out of 5 by from great in WB using retina tissuethis antibody is great in WestBlot using retina tissue
    Date published: 2018-02-28
    Rated 2 out of 5 by from Weak IF signals in mice/rat mandible ameloblastsThis antibody showed weak bindings on PFA fixed and paraffin embedded sections from mice/rat mandible ameloblasts.
    Date published: 2017-07-06
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Satisfactory Western Blot data of RabexSatisfactory Western Blot data of Rabex-5 expression in MIA PaCa-2, NIH/3T3 and KNRK whole cell lysates. -SCBT QC
    Date published: 2015-04-21
    Rated 5 out of 5 by from Produced positive Western Blot data of RabexProduced positive Western Blot data of Rabex-5 expression in non-transfected and human Rabex-5 transfected 293T whole cell lysates. -SCBT QC
    Date published: 2013-10-02
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    Rabex-5 Antibody (A-7) is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 4.
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