{"product_id":"abcam-ab250853","title":"Abcam, ab250853, Anti-eIF4A1 antibody [EPR14506] - BSA and Azide free","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µg \/ 1mg\u003cbr\u003e\nRabbit Recombinant Monoclonal eIF4A1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human, Rat, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Rabbit,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:EPR14506,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecificity:The immunogen used for this product shares 93% homology with eIF4A2. Cross-reactivity with this protein has not been confirmed experimentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nab250853 is the carrier-free version of\u003cbr\u003e\nab185946\u003cbr\u003e\nPatented technology\u003cbr\u003e\nOur RabMAb\u003cbr\u003e\ntechnology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to\u003cbr\u003e\nRabMAb® patents\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:\u003cbr\u003e\n- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility\u003cbr\u003e\n- Improved sensitivity and specificity\u003cbr\u003e\n- Long-term security of supply\u003cbr\u003e\n- Animal-free batch production\u003cbr\u003e\nFor more information, read more on\u003cbr\u003e\nrecombinant antibodies\u003cbr\u003e\nConjugation ready\u003cbr\u003e\nOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our\u003cbr\u003e\nconjugation kits\u003cbr\u003e\nfor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatibility\u003cbr\u003e\nThis product is compatible with the Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nAntibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar\u003cbr\u003e\nis a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe eukaryotic initiation factor 4A1 also known as eIF4A1 is an essential RNA helicase part of the DEAD-box family. It unwinds secondary structures in the 5' untranslated region of mRNA facilitating ribosome binding during translation initiation. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 46 kDa. Expressed ubiquitously in eukaryotic cells eIF4A1 plays a central role in regulating protein synthesis by enhancing the accessibility of mRNA templates to the ribosome.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe eIF4A1 protein functions as a component of the eIF4F complex which includes eIF4E and eIF4G. This complex modulates the initiation of mRNA translation a critical step in gene expression. By associating with other initiation factors eIF4A1 helps orchestrate the recruitment of the ribosome to capped mRNA. Its activity influences cell growth proliferation and response to environmental signals.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nEIF4A1 involves in the regulation of the mTOR signaling pathway which controls cell growth based on nutrient availability. It also participates in the integrated stress response pathway linking stress signals to translational control. eIF4A1 interacts with other proteins such as eIF4E and eIF4G through its function within these pathways highlighting its role in translation regulation.\u003cbr\u003e\nEIF4A1 has been implicated in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Aberrant regulation of eIF4A1 expression and activity contributes to oncogenesis by promoting uncontrolled protein synthesis and cell proliferation. In neurodegenerative disorders altered eIF4A1 activity disrupts normal neuronal function and viability. Connections to proteins like eIF4E highlight its impact on disease progression emphasizing the importance of understanding eIF4A1's functional mechanisms in these contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851595665577,"sku":"ab250853","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab250853","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}