RIPAb+ Ago2 - RIP Validated Antibody and Primer Set

100 kDa

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).

KLH-conjugated, synthetic peptide containing the sequence YSGAGPALAPPAPPPPIQG.

RNA Binding Protein Immunoprecipitation (microRNA):
RIP Lysate prepared from HeLa cells (2 X 10⁷ cell equivalents per IP) were subjected to immunoprecipitation using 5 µL of either a normal mouse IgG or 5 µL of Anti-Ago2 antibody and the Magna RIP^® RNA-Binding Protein Immunoprecipitation Kit (Cat. # 17-700).
Successful immunoprecipitation of Ago2-associated microRNA was verified by TaqMan microRNA assay, hsa-miR-23a. (Please see figures).
Please refer to the Magna RIP (Cat. # 17-700) or EZ-Magna RIP (Cat. # 17-701) protocol for experimental details.


Immunoprecipitation from RIP lysate:
Representative lot data.
RIP lysate from HeLa cells (2 X 10⁶ cell equivalents per IP) was subjected to immunoprecipitation using 0.5 µL of either a normal mouse IgG or Anti-Ago2 antibody. Precipitated proteins (lane 1: mouse IgG, lane 2: anti-Ago2) and HeLa whole cell lysate (lane 3) were resolved by electrophoresis, transferred to nitrocellulose and probed with anti-Ago2 antibody (1:5,000 dilution).
Proteins were visualized using goat anti-mouse secondary antibody conjugated to HRP and chemiluminescence detection.
(Please see figures).

Research Category
Epigenetics & Nuclear Function

Research Sub Category
RNA Metabolism & Binding Proteins

RNA Binding Protein (RBP)

This RIPAb+ Ago2 -RIP Validated Antibody & Primer Set conveniently includes the antibody & the specific control PCR primers.

Recognizes Ago2.

10 assays per set. Recommended use: ~5 μL of antibody per RIP (dependent upon biological context).

Anti-Ago2 (Mouse Monoclonal IgG1κ). One vial containing 50 µL of ascites with 0.05% sodium azide. Store at -20°C.

Normal Mouse IgG. One vial containing 125 μg of purified mouse IgG in 125 µL of stoage buffer containing 0.1% sodium azide. Store at -20°C.

RIP Primers, FOS. One vial containing 75 μL of 5 μM of each primer specific for human FOS gene. Store at -20°C.
FOR: GAG AGC TGG TAG TTA GTA GCA TGT TGA
REV: AAT TCC AAT AAT GAA CCC AAT AGA TTA GTT A

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance

RNA Binding Protein Immunoprecipitation:
RIP Lysate prepared from HeLa cells (2 X 10⁷ cell equivalents per IP) were subjected to immunoprecipitation using 5 µL of either a normal mouse IgG or 5 µL of Anti-Ago2 antibody and the Magna RIP^® RNA-Binding Protein Immunoprecipitation Kit (Cat. # 17-700).
Successful immunoprecipitation of Ago2-associated RNA was verified by qPCR using RIP Primers FOS (Please see figures).
Please refer to the Magna RIP (Cat. # 17-700) or EZ-Magna RIP (Cat. # 17-701) protocol for experimental details.

Control
Includes negative control mouse IgG antibody and control primers specific for human FOS.

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