Abcam, ab316338, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Pin1 antibody [EPR18546-317]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PIN1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR18546-317,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse,
Applications:ICC/IFSee 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:
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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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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, 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--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Pin1 also known as Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase NIMA-interacting 1 is a small isomerase enzyme with a molecular weight of approximately 18 kDa. This protein is unique because of its specificity for phosphorylated serine/threonine-proline bonds. Pin1 catalyzes the cis-trans isomerization of these bonds with high efficiency. Expression of the Pin1 protein occurs widely across various tissues such as the brain heart and liver. It predominantly functions in the cytoplasm and nucleus where it modulates the activity of its target proteins by inducing conformational changes.
Biological function summary
Pin1 is essential in regulating cell cycle progression and cellular signaling. It influences a variety of cellular processes including cell proliferation transcriptional regulation and apoptosis. By altering the conformation of specific phosphorylated proteins Pin1 ensures the precise control of cell cycle checkpoints impacting the stability of many proteins such as cyclin D1 and p53. Despite not being part of a large protein complex Pin1 interacts with numerous other proteins thereby coordinating complex regulatory networks essential for maintaining normal cell function.
Pathways
Pin1 plays an important role in both the Wnt signaling pathway and the MAPK signaling pathway. In the Wnt pathway Pin1 maintains stability and the accumulation of β-catenin which affects transcription of target genes critical for cell proliferation. Within the MAPK pathway Pin1 regulates the activity of proteins like c-Jun and ERK1/2 which are vital for transmitting extracellular signals to cellular responses. Through these pathways Pin1 helps modulate responses to external stimuli and maintains cellular homeostasis by adjusting protein function dynamically in response to changes in phosphorylation status.
Changes in Pin1 activity have been linked to cancer and Alzheimer's disease. In cancer increased Pin1 expression accelerates the degradation of tumor suppressor proteins like p53 contributing to uncontrolled cell proliferation and reduced apoptosis. In Alzheimer's disease Pin1 dysfunction leads to the accumulation of phosphorylated tau protein which forms neurofibrillary tangles and disrupts normal neuronal function. Through these connections Pin1 represents a potential therapeutic target for developing treatments aimed at restoring balance in these pathways and alleviating disease symptoms.