Abcam, ab312910, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-ERK1 antibody [EP4967]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ERK1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP4967,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse,
Applications: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:
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
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.
ERK1 also known as MAPK3 is an extracellular signal-regulated kinase involved in transmitting signals from the cell surface to the nucleus. This protein has a molecular mass of about 44 kDa. ERK1 expresses in various tissue types with higher expression in the brain heart and skeletal muscle. Researchers often study ERK1 in the context of its role in cellular signaling due to its involvement in critical regulatory functions.
Biological function summary
ERK1 plays a significant role in cell cycle regulation differentiation and proliferation. It forms part of the MAPK signaling cascade becoming activated through a phosphorylation event. In its activated form ERK1 translocates to the nucleus where it phosphorylates target substrates. ERK1 often functions in conjunction with its homolog ERK2 to mediate these cellular processes marking it as an essential player in growth factor signaling.
Pathways
ERK1 functions primarily within the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway a major conduit for transmitting proliferative signals from growth factor receptors. ERK1 interacts with proteins like MEK1/2 which phosphorylate and activate ERK1 in response to extracellular stimuli. Another critical pathway involving ERK1 is the Ras-Raf-MEK-ERK cascade which regulates various cellular outcomes. This connection to the Ras family highlights its importance in signal transduction and reinforces its position in critical cellular processes.
Aberrant activation of ERK1 connects to diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disorders. In cancer the dysregulation of the MAPK/ERK pathway often through mutations affecting Ras or Raf proteins leads to uncontrolled cell proliferation. ERK1's involvement in cardiovascular diseases links to its role in hypertrophic signaling in cardiac cells where altered ERK1 activity can contribute to pathological cardiac remodeling. Understanding these interactions can aid in developing therapeutic strategies targeting the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway.