Abcam, ab316028, Anti-DDX6 antibody [EPR27016-163] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Knockout Tested Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal DDX6 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR27016-163,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:sELISASee 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:
ab316028 is a BSA and Azide free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify DDX6. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture:
ab316027
, DDX6 Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector: ab316028, DDX6 Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 0.04-10 ng/mL.
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.
Our carrier-free formats are supplied in a buffer free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol for higher conjugation efficiency. The antibodies are provided at an approximate concentration of 1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method. 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.
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.
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.

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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
DDX6 also known as RCK or p54 is an RNA helicase with a molecular mass of approximately 54 kDa. This protein is primarily located in the cytoplasm and is involved in processes such as mRNA degradation and translational repression. DDX6 acts mechanically by unwinding RNA molecules which facilitates various RNA processing events critical for cellular function. Its expression occurs broadly across different tissues indicating its significant role in diverse cellular operations.
Biological function summary
DDX6 functions as part of the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) and is involved in messenger ribonucleoprotein (mRNP) granule formation. These granules include P-bodies and stress granules which are essential for mRNA metabolism and storage. DDX6 collaborates with other proteins such as EDC3 and DCP1 to regulate mRNA turnover and decay. Its role in post-transcriptional control impacts gene expression regulation at multiple levels.
Pathways
The involvement of DDX6 in the RNA interference (RNAi) and nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) pathways is significant. In the RNAi pathway it interacts with proteins like AGO2 to mediate gene silencing by microRNAs. DDX6 also participates in the NMD pathway by targeting aberrant mRNAs for degradation assisting proteins like UPF1. These pathways demonstrate the important role of DDX6 in maintaining cellular RNA homeostasis and preventing the accumulation of defective RNAs.
DDX6 has been linked to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its interaction with cancer-related proteins like AURKA suggests a role in tumorigenesis where it may affect cell proliferation and survival. Additionally DDX6's involvement in neurodegenerative disorders has been observed where dysregulation of its associated RNA processes may contribute to disease pathology. Understanding these connections provides insight into potential therapeutic targets for related diseases.