Abcam, ab255765, Anti-PICK1 antibody [L20/8] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal PICK1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:L20/8,
Isotype:IgG2a,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:WBSee 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:
ab255765 is the carrier-free version of
ab252543
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
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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 - 7.4Constituents: 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.
PICK1 or Protein Interacting with C Kinase 1 is a protein that plays a significant role in cellular processes. With a molecular mass of approximately 47 kDa PICK1 is well known for its ability to bind to proteins through its PDZ domain. You can find PICK1 expressed highly in the brain but it is also present in other tissues like the pancreas and testes. This makes it an important target for understanding various cellular interactions and functions related to protein trafficking.
Biological function summary
PICK1 is known for its role in modulating the trafficking and synaptic targeting of AMPA receptors which are essential for synaptic plasticity and memory formation. It operates as part of a protein complex that influences the receptor's presence at the synaptic membrane. PICK1 binds with proteins like GluA2 subunit of AMPA receptors which allows it to regulate receptor internalization and surface expression impacting synaptic signaling and plasticity.
Pathways
PICK1 interacts within the glutamatergic signaling and insulin secretion pathways. In the glutamatergic signaling pathway it contributes to the regulation of synaptic strength by linking with other proteins such as protein kinase C (PKC) to facilitate synapse dynamics. In insulin secretion PICK1 partners with proteins like the insulin granule docking machinery to regulate insulin release in response to glucose.
Research has linked PICK1 function with conditions like schizophrenia and diabetes. PICK1's regulatory influence on AMPA receptors involves interactions with proteins such as protein kinase C which researchers have associated with synaptic abnormalities seen in schizophrenia. Regarding diabetes PICK1's role in insulin secretion connects it to the disease through the regulation of proteins involved in insulin granule dynamics. Understanding these connections aids in developing potential therapeutic strategies for these disorders.