Abcam, ab210141, Alexa Fluor® 405 Anti-MCM5 antibody [EP2683Y]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MCM5 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 405. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EP2683Y,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 405,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 401nm, Em: 421nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
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:
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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.
The protein MCM5 also known as Minichromosome Maintenance Complex Component 5 plays a significant role in DNA replication. It is a part of the minichromosome maintenance (MCM) family which consists of several proteins forming an important component of the pre-replication complex. MCM5 has a molecular mass of approximately 82 kDa. This protein is ubiquitously expressed in cells underlining its fundamental role in the cell cycle. The presence of MCM5 ensures the fidelity and timing of DNA replication initiation during the S phase of cell division.
Biological function summary
As a component of the MCM2-7 hexameric complex MCM5 contributes to the unwinding of DNA an essential step for replication. This complex acts as a helicase unwinding the DNA double helix at replication origins. This activity is required for laying down the replication fork and allowing access for the DNA polymerase. MCM5 integrates into the larger assembly of the replication machinery working in concert with cell cycle regulators to ensure proper cell cycle progression.
Pathways
MCM5 participates in DNA replication and cell cycle control pathways. It closely associates with the GINS complex and CDC45 forming the CMG (CDC45-MCM-GINS) complex which is critical for replication fork progression. MCM5 also interacts with the ATR-mediated DNA damage repair pathway. This relationship provides a checkpoint mechanism to halt replication in response to DNA damage allowing time for repair processes to maintain genomic stability.
MCM5 has implications in cancer and replication stress-related conditions. Overexpression or dysregulation of MCM5 can lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation contributing to oncogenesis. MCM5 has a notable connection to cyclin D1 and the Retinoblastoma (Rb) protein pathway often disrupted in cancers. Moreover in diseases characterized by replication stress such as certain neurodegenerative disorders improper MCM5 function can exacerbate genomic instability leading to disease progression.