Abcam, ab308374, Anti-EIF6 antibody [HL1758]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal eIF-6 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish, Drosophila melanogaster samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human EIF6.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:HL1758,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish, Drosophila melanogaster,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human EIF6. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P56537

Product details:
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
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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.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°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.
EIF-6 also known as eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6 is a protein involved in the control of ribosomal function. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 25 kDa and is expressed in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. It acts by binding to the 60S ribosomal subunit and preventing premature association with the 40S subunit. This regulation ensures the proper assembly and function of the 80S ribosome essential for protein synthesis.
Biological function summary
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6 plays a significant role in ribosome biogenesis and translation initiation. It functions as a part of the ribosomal precursor complex facilitating the formation of functional 60S ribosomal units. Through its action eIF-6 modulates cellular protein synthesis rates impacting cell growth and proliferation. Additionally eIF-6 influences cellular responses to nutrient availability stressing its role in metabolic regulation.
Pathways
Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6 is integral to the mTOR signaling pathway and ribosome biogenesis pathway. The mTOR pathway involves proteins like mTOR itself and S6 kinase which connect to eIF-6-mediated regulation of protein synthesis. eIF-6 maintains the balance between ribosome production and protein translation rates coordinating cellular growth with environmental cues.
Aberrations in eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6 levels link to cancer and metabolic diseases. Overexpression of eIF-6 can lead to excessive protein synthesis contributing to oncogenic processes by promoting unchecked cell proliferation. Additionally the dysregulation of eIF-6 can affect the mTOR pathway contributing to metabolic dysfunction. Connections between eIF-6 and other proteins like cyclin D1 highlight its impact on tumorigenesis and cell cycle control.