Abcam, ab248685, Anti-ATF1 antibody [EPR1590(2)] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ATF1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR1590(2),
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee 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:
ab248685 is the carrier-free version of
ab134104
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Species reactivity
Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
Please
contact us
for more information.
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
'ATF1' also known as activating transcription factor 1 is a protein with a mass of approximately 29 kDa. This protein belongs to the ATF/CREB family of transcription factors and functions as a DNA-binding protein. It plays an important role in regulating gene expression by binding to cAMP response elements (CRE) in the promoter regions of target genes. ATF1 is widely expressed in multiple tissues including the brain and various endocrine organs functioning as an important regulator of cellular responses to environmental stimuli.
Biological function summary
ATF1 participates in the regulation of various cellular processes including proliferation differentiation and response to stress signals. It can form heterodimers with other members of the CREB family such as CREB1 allowing it to regulate diverse gene sets. These complexes enhance the DNA-binding affinity and transcriptional activity directed by CRE sites influencing cellular homeostasis and adaptation. Additionally post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation by protein kinases modulate ATF1 activity and stability.
Pathways
ATF1 integrates into the cAMP signaling pathway and the MAPK/ERK pathway. In the cAMP signaling pathway ATF1 responds to hormonal signals that activate adenylate cyclase resulting in increased levels of cAMP and subsequent activation of Protein Kinase A (PKA). PKA phosphorylates ATF1 increasing its transcriptional activity. In the MAPK/ERK pathway ATF1 links to the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases which modulate gene expression related to cell growth and survival. This interaction also involves other proteins such as CREB and ATF2 highlighting a network of transcription factors that co-regulate gene expression.
ATF1 has implications in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer alterations in ATF1 expression or function can lead to aberrant cell growth and survival often linked to its cooperation with CREB-related proteins. Specifically chromosomal translocations involving ATF1 have been observed in certain sarcomas like clear cell sarcoma where it forms a fusion protein that acts as a potent transcriptional activator. Concerning neurodegenerative diseases ATF1 may play a role in neuronal survival and stress response with its activity being impacted by dysregulated signaling pathways and interacting proteins such as CREB and ATF2 contributing to disease progression.