Abcam, ab174308, Anti-IPT antibody [EPR12517]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal IPT antibody. Suitable for WB, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR12517,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purity-Tissue culture supernatant, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 50% Tissue culture supernatant, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% 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.
The biological target 'IPT' also known as isopentenyl transferase is an enzyme involved in the catalysis of certain biochemical reactions. This enzyme has a molecular mass of approximately 32 kDa and is often expressed in various plant tissues including roots shoots and leaves. In the context of its role IPT facilitates the transfer of the isopentenyl group to adenine leading to the biosynthesis of cytokinins which are essential hormones for plant growth and development.
Biological function summary
IPT plays a central role in cytokinin biosynthesis by converting dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP) and adenosine monophosphate (AMP) into isopentenyl adenine a precursor of cytokinin. Cytokinins together with auxins regulate cell division differentiation and apical dominance. IPT is often found as a part of a complex network of enzymatic reactions contributing to these processes. Its activity profoundly affects plant morphology and physiology by influencing the allocation of resources and determining plant architecture.
Pathways
IPT fits into the cytokinin biosynthetic pathway collaborating with other enzymes involved in plant hormone regulation. It plays an important role in modulating the balance between cytokinin and auxin levels which controls many developmental processes. The enzyme is closely associated with the IPT family of proteins and interfaces with the homodomain transcription factors that regulate plant growth responses to environmental stimuli. This places IPT in pivotal intersection points of hormonal and stress response pathways in plants.
Research highlights the importance of IPT's manipulation in plant biotechnology for crop improvement and stress resistance. Its association with increased cytokinin production has shown benefits such as delayed leaf senescence and enhanced resistance to drought and pathogens. There are indirect links between IPT and proteins involved in disease resistance pathways such as the pathogenesis-related proteins. Exploiting IPT's function in agricultural settings can lead to better yield stability and reduced agricultural losses due to environmental stressors.