Abcam, ab40820, Anti-RPS6 antibody - Ribosome Marker

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal RPS6 antibody. Ribosome marker. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 54 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, ICC/IF, IHC-PSee 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.,
Specificity:Replenishment batches of our polyclonal antibody, ab40820 are tested in WB. Previous batches were additionally validated in ICC/IF and IHC-P. These applications are still expected to work and are covered by our Abpromise guarantee. You may also be interested in our alternative recombinant antibody, ab225676.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
RPS6 also known as Ribosomal Protein S6 is a component of the 40S ribosomal subunit with a molecular weight of approximately 28 kDa. This protein mainly localizes in the cytoplasm where ribosomes are fixed during protein synthesis. The ribosomal machinery uses RPS6 to translate mRNA into polypeptides operating as an essential part of protein biosynthesis. It expresses in various tissues with higher levels in highly proliferative cells which need extensive protein production for growth.
Biological function summary
RPS6 is integral to the formation of the ribosomal complex. This complex is essential for the translation initiation process. RPS6 controls the translation capacity of ribosomes and functions in growth and development by regulating protein synthesis rates. Alterations in RPS6 activity can impact cellular growth and size due to its role in ribosome biogenesis.
Pathways
RPS6 plays a significant role in the mTOR and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. These pathways link nutrient availability to protein synthesis influencing cellular growth and metabolism. RPS6 interacts with proteins like S6K1 which is a downstream target in the mTOR pathway to modulate translation and cell growth processes.
RPS6 has connections to cancer and metabolic syndromes. Abnormal RPS6 activation can lead to dysregulated cell growth contributing to oncogenesis. In the context of cancer mTOR signaling where RPS6 functions is often upregulated leading to uncontrolled proliferation. Moreover in metabolic disorders the disrupted pathway activity involves other proteins like AKT fostering insulin resistance and metabolic imbalance.