Abcam, ab240954, Anti-Cdk7 (phospho T170) antibody [EPR6650(2)] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CDK7 phospho T170 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR6650(2),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WBSee 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:
ab240954 is the carrier-free version of
ab155976
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.
Cyclin-dependent kinase 7 (Cdk7) also known as CAK is a protein that functions as a serine/threonine kinase. It has a mass of approximately 37 kDa and is expressed in various tissues including the liver heart and testis. Cdk7 forms part of the CDK-activating complex required for the cell cycle's progression and transcription processes. By phosphorylating important sites on target proteins Cdk7 contributes to the regulation of the cell cycle and RNA polymerase II-mediated transcription.
Biological function summary
Cdk7 interacts with other molecules playing a fundamental role in the regulation of cell division and transcription. Cdk7 is a component of the Cdk-activating kinase (CAK) complex alongside cyclin H and MAT1. This complex enables activation of other cyclin-dependent kinases through phosphorylation which is essential for DNA replication and repair. As part of the transcription complex TFIIH Cdk7 enhances RNA polymerase II's transcriptional activity influencing gene expression and cellular responses to external signals.
Pathways
Cdk7 participates in significant regulatory pathways controlling cell cycle and transcription. It is integral to the p53 Signaling and Cell Cycle pathways where it facilitates the activation of CDK1 CDK2 and CDK4/6 key players in cell cycle progression from the G1 to S phase. Through these pathways Cdk7 maintains cellular control upon environmental stress responses and DNA damage providing connections to tumor suppressor proteins such as p53.
Cdk7 has associations with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its dysregulation can lead to unchecked cell proliferation contributing to the development of various cancers like breast and lung cancer. Cdk7's role in transcription implicates it in disorders like Alzheimer's disease where altered transcriptional regulation is observed. Furthermore its interaction with proteins such as p53 links it to cancer as p53 mutations can result in the loss of control over the cell cycle exacerbating tumorigenic processes.