Abcam, ab284788, Anti-p57 Kip2 antibody [EP2516] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Monoclonal p57 Kip2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP2516,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with: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:
ab284788 is the carrier-free version of
ab119989
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
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, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The protein p57^Kip2 also known as CDKN1C plays an important role as a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor aligning closely with proteins like p21 and p27. It weighs approximately 57 kiloDaltons. P57^Kip2's expression occurs in various tissues including the placenta muscle brain and kidney. This widespread expression suggests a multitiered function in different tissues. Researchers use p57 immunostain techniques to confirm its presence in tissues.
Biological function summary
P57^Kip2 acts as a regulator of cell cycle progression. It binds directly to cyclin-CDK complexes stopping cell cycle transition from G1 to S phase. This action prevents unregulated cell division and contributes to cellular differentiation. p57^Kip2 forms part of larger protein complexes further influencing various cellular processes. Its activity is important for embryonic development where it controls cell proliferation rates.
Pathways
P57^Kip2 integrates into pathways controlling cell cycle checkpoints and apoptosis. It interacts with proteins like cyclin D and E and the retinoblastoma protein (Rb) within the cell cycle regulation pathway. Additionally its presence in growth signaling pathways intersects with TGF-beta signaling. These pathways hold significant influence over development and cellular responses to DNA damage.
Abnormal expression of p57^Kip2 connects with cancers and growth disorders. Loss of function or downregulation often links to overgrowth syndromes like Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Conversely reduced expression levels associate with cancer proliferation particularly in cases such as Wilms' tumor. This association intertwines with mutations in genes like IGF2 and H19 which are critical in these conditions.