Abcam, ab97563, Anti-Proteasome subunit alpha type 6 antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal Proteasome subunit alpha type 6 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PSMA6 aa 50 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PSMA6 aa 50 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P60900

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate)Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
Proteasome subunit alpha type 6 also known as PSMA6 is a component of the 20S core particle of the proteasome complex. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 28.4 kDa. PSMA6 occurs in the cytoplasm and nucleus of eukaryotic cells. The proteasome functions as a protease that degrades unneeded or damaged proteins by proteolysis a chemical reaction that breaks peptide bonds. PSMA6 plays a role in the assembly and structural integrity of the proteasome.
Biological function summary
The proteasome is essential for the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway which regulates protein turnover by degrading ubiquitinated proteins. As part of the 20S core complex PSMA6 contributes to unfolding and translocating substrates into proteolytic sites. This activity helps control various cellular processes such as cell cycle progression and transcription. Abnormalities in this protein can affect normal cellular functions and regulate apoptosis and DNA repair.
Pathways
Proteasome subunit alpha type 6 is important in the Wnt signaling pathway and the NF-kB signaling pathways. In the Wnt pathway the proteasome controls the degradation of β-catenin an important effector in this signaling cascade. In the NF-kB pathway it regulates the turnover of IκB proteins repressors of NF-kB transcription factors. Together these pathways play roles in cellular proliferation differentiation and inflammation.
Abnormalities in PSMA6 have been associated with disorders such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer dysregulation of proteasome activity can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and resistance to apoptosis. Correlations exist between proteasome function and proteins like p53 a tumor suppressor protein. In neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's proteasome impairment affects protein aggregation and degradation of misfolded proteins. Understanding PSMA6's role contributes to therapeutic developments in these conditions.