Abcam, ab193097, Anti-KAT1 / HAT1 antibody [EPR18661]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal KAT1 / HAT1 antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human, Rat samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR18661,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, IP, WBSee 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:
Patented technology
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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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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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 protein KAT1 also known as HAT1 (Histone Acetyltransferase 1) functions as an enzyme responsible for acetylating newly synthesized histone proteins. It has a mass of approximately 46 kDa. KAT1 is mostly expressed in the nucleus of cells where it modifies histones by adding acetyl groups to the N-terminal lysines a process essential for chromatin modification. The enzyme is important for facilitating transcriptional activation by altering chromatin structure and is widely observed in various eukaryotic organisms.
Biological function summary
KAT1 acts as a part of the histone acetyltransferase complex which plays a major role in regulating gene expression. By acetylating histone proteins it reduces chromatin compaction and allows gene transcription machinery access to DNA. This alteration can significantly influence cellular processes such as cell cycle regulation and DNA repair. As KAT1 interacts with several protein partners including other acetylation enzymes it serves as an important player in managing chromatin dynamics and maintaining genomic integrity.
Pathways
The role of KAT1 extends to involvement in the cell cycle and DNA damage repair pathways. In the cell cycle pathway KAT1 facilitates transcription required for progression through various phases of the cycle. In DNA damage response pathways KAT1 contributes to repairing DNA lesions by modifying chromatin to allow repair machinery access. It interacts with proteins such as p300 and CBP which are also acetyltransferases to modulate these pathways effectively and ensure cellular responses to DNA insults are adequate.
KAT1's function connects with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases due to its role in gene regulation and DNA repair. In cancer aberrant acetylation by KAT1 can lead to unregulated cell division and tumor formation while in neurodegenerative disorders impaired KAT1 activity might contribute to neuronal damage and death due to faulty DNA repair. The protein interacts with p53 another key player in both pathways impacting disease progression by modulating tumor suppressor functions and ensuring cellular stability under stress.