Abcam, ab114067, Anti-Hsp27 antibody [5D7]

Size: 100µL
Mouse Monoclonal Hsp27 antibody. Suitable for Flow Cyt, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Rat samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human HSPB1.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:5D7,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Rat, Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt, IHC-P, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human HSPB1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P04792

Product details:
This product was changed from ascites to supernatant. Lot no's high than GR146269-8 are from Tissue Culture Supernatant

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein G, Purification notes-Purified from tissue culture supernatant., Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Hsp27 also known as HSPB1 is a small heat shock protein with a molecular weight of approximately 27 kilodaltons. This protein is expressed in various tissues including muscle heart and brain. It functions as a molecular chaperone that stabilizes unfolded proteins preventing their aggregation. Hsp27 undergoes phosphorylation at specific residues which modulates its chaperone activity and interaction with other proteins.
Biological function summary
Hsp27 plays a critical role in cellular stress response by regulating actin cytoskeleton dynamics and inhibiting apoptosis. It forms part of a complex that includes other proteins such as alphaB-crystallin. This complex facilitates the reorganization of proteins under stress conditions enhancing cell survival during oxidative stress or thermal shock. Hsp27 also modulates inflammatory responses and has been shown to affect cell migration.
Pathways
Hsp27 integrates into the apoptosis and inflammation pathways. It interacts with apoptotic machinery such as caspase proteins to protect cells by hindering apoptosome formation. Additionally Hsp27 can engage with pathways involving the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) impacting inflammatory signaling. CPTC (carboxyl-pyrene-trioctylamine) can modulate these pathways by altering Hsp27 function and interactions.
Hsp27 has connections to neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. In neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease its chaperone activity is thought to protect neurons from misfolded protein aggregates. In cancer Hsp27 supports tumor cell survival and resistance to chemotherapy by interacting with proteins like Akt and p53. These interactions highlight the complex role of Hsp27 in modulating cellular responses in various pathological states.