Abcam, ab255759, Anti-SIX1 antibody [1229] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal SIX1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:1229,
Isotype:IgG1,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WB, IHC-PSee 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:
ab255759 is the carrier-free version of
ab252224
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
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This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com
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 - 7.4 Constituents: 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.
SIX1 also known as Sine oculis homeobox homolog 1 is a transcription factor with a molecular mass of about 32 kDa. SIX1 plays an important role in regulating gene expression by binding to DNA sequences. This transcription factor shows expression in various tissues including skeletal muscle kidney and neural tissues. In developing tissues the expression is particularly significant indicating its role during embryonic development and differentiation.
Biological function summary
SIX1 influences cell proliferation survival and differentiation. As part of a transcriptional complex it interacts frequently with cofactors like EYA1 to execute its roles in developmental processes. These interactions allow SIX1 to impact gene targets that are important for tissue morphogenesis. The malfunctioning of these processes can lead to developmental disorders highlighting its role in the regulatory networks that govern organogenesis.
Pathways
Several essential biological processes involve SIX1 including the Wnt/β-catenin and TGF-β signaling pathways. In these pathways SIX1 sometimes regulates or interacts with proteins such as β-catenin enhancing transcriptional activation essential for cell fate determination. In the TGF-β pathway SIX1 influences epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) an important event in embryogenesis and metastasis. These pathway involvements indicate its importance in maintaining cellular homeostasis and signaling balance.
SIX1 has a significant link to cancer and congenital anomalies. Overexpression or mutations of SIX1 are often implicated in different cancers such as breast cancer due to its role in facilitating EMT and increasing invasiveness. Moreover SIX1 mutations associate with Branchio-Oto-Renal (BOR) syndrome a developmental disorder that affects the kidneys ears and branchial arches. In these contexts SIX1 connects with other proteins like β-catenin in cancer pathways and EYA1 in BOR syndrome further illustrating its broad impact on health and disease.