Abcam, ab182576, Anti-Gankyrin antibody [EPR14455]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Gankyrin antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 12 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR14455,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, ICC/IF, 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:
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: 7.2Preservative: 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.
Gankyrin or PSMD10 is an oncogene with a molecular mass of around 25 kDa. It is a small heat-stable protein predominantly expressed in the cytoplasm of various tissues. The protein contains multiple ankyrin repeats that facilitate protein-protein interactions. It is overexpressed in many types of cancer tissues including liver breast and lung cancer. Gankyrin interacts with various cell cycle regulators and serves as an adaptor molecule enhancing its significance in cellular processes.
Biological function summary
Gankyrin enhances the degradation of the retinoblastoma protein (pRb) as part of the 26S proteasome complex. This function disrupts normal cell cycle control promoting cell proliferation. Gankyrin binds directly to the cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) and MDM2 which regulate pRb and p53 tumor suppressor pathways. Overexpression of Gankyrin contributes to cellular transformation and oncogenesis by regulating cell cycle progression and apoptosis.
Pathways
Gankyrin participates actively in p53 and ubiquitin-proteasome pathways. The protein facilitates ubiquitination and degradation of key regulators including p53 and pRb altering the stability of these proteins. Gankyrin interacts with proteins like MDM2 and HDAC1 influencing their roles in tumor development through these pathways. Its presence in these pathways contributes to unchecked cell growth by evading normal tumor suppressor mechanisms.
Gankyrin has strong associations with cancer particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal cancer. In these cancers it influences tumor progression and metastasis by altering the functions of proteins within the p53 pathway such as MDM2 and pRb. In hepatocellular carcinoma increased Gankyrin activity correlates with poor prognosis and aggressive tumor behavior while in colorectal cancer its interaction with these proteins may contribute to chemotherapy resistance.