Abcam, ab70148, Anti-WDR68 antibody

Size: 50µg
Mouse Polyclonal WDR68 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human DCAF7.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human DCAF7.P61962

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, 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.
WDR68 also known as DCAF7 or Han11 is a protein with a mass of approximately 40 kDa. It functions mechanically as a scaffold protein facilitating interactions between various signaling molecules. WDR68 is expressed broadly across different tissue types including the brain heart and skeletal muscle. Its role as a scaffold indicates its importance in organizing and stabilizing multi-protein complexes that regulate numerous cellular processes.
Biological function summary
The WDR68 protein interacts with other cellular components to regulate signaling pathways important for cell proliferation and differentiation. It forms a part of the STRIPAK complex which plays a role in modulating developmental processes and cellular stress responses. The protein contributes to the maintenance of cellular structure and function influencing activities like gene expression and signal transduction.
Pathways
WDR68 operates within the MAPK and JNK signaling pathways both of which are essential for transmitting external stimuli to intracellular responses. Within the MAPK pathway WDR68 interacts with kinases such as MAP3Ks facilitating the transduction of mitogenic signals. The JNK pathway involves proteins like MKK4 with WDR68 playing a role in modulating various cellular responses including those involved in apoptosis and stress responses.
WDR68 associates with craniofacial development abnormalities as its interaction with the DYRK1A protein influences cellular signaling during neural crest cell development. Mutations or dysregulations in WDR68 are also linked to cancer progression due to its role in the MAPK pathway affecting cell cycle regulation and apoptosis. The relationship between WDR68 and cancer highlights the involvement of proteins such as MKK4 making it significant in therapeutic research targeting these pathways.