Abcam, ab239946, Anti-TCP1 alpha/CCTA antibody [EPR4082] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal TCP1 alpha/CCTA antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4082,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab239946 is the carrier-free version of
ab109126
Patented 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
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TCP1 alpha also known as CCTA or alpha TCP functions as a molecular chaperone within the cell. It assists in the folding of newly synthesized proteins specifically in large complexes. TCP1 alpha is one of eight subunits that form the chaperonin-containing TCP1 (CCT) complex weighing around 60 kDa. Researchers find TCP1 alpha in high concentrations in the cytoplasm expressing abundantly in tissues with high rates of protein synthesis such as testis and brain.
Biological function summary
The CCT complex which includes TCP1 alpha plays a significant role in maintaining cellular proteostasis by ensuring correct protein folding. It is essential in the folding of actin and tubulin both critical proteins for cytoskeletal functions. TCP1 alpha as part of the CCT complex prevents aggregation of polypeptides maintaining them in a functional state. By doing so TCP1 alpha influences numerous cellular processes including cell division and cytoskeletal arrangements.
Pathways
TCP1 alpha participates in essential cellular pathways such as the cytoskeleton organization and protein folding pathways. In cytoskeleton organization it ensures the correct folding of actin and tubulin which are important components for cytoskeletal integrity. This target also collaborates with heat shock proteins in protein folding pathways acting as a checkpoint to ensure only properly folded proteins advance through the pathway. Through these pathways TCP1 alpha keeps cellular structures and functions in check.
The malfunction of TCP1 alpha within the CCT complex has connections to neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Aberrations in protein folding can lead to aggregations implicated in neurodegenerative disorders like Huntington's disease. Additionally the link between TCP1 alpha and imbalanced protein synthesis suggests its involvement in cancer cell proliferation where chaperone activity is upregulated. The interaction of TCP1 alpha with proteins like p53 a critical regulator in cancer highlights its role in disease development and progression.