Abcam, ab318922, Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Androgen Receptor (AR-V7 specific) antibody [EPR15656-290]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Androgen Receptor antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 555.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR15656-290,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 555,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 555nm, Em: 565nm,
Carrier free:No,
Applications:Target Binding Affinity, Antibody LabellingSee 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:
Patented technology
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technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
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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
How are conjugated primary antibodies validated?
This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone.
Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

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 Androgen Receptor (AR-V7 specific) is a variant of the androgen receptor a type of nuclear receptor critical for mediating the effects of androgens like testosterone. AR-V7 is a protein that lacks the ligand-binding domain present in full-length androgen receptors resulting in its activity being independent of androgen presence. It is prominently expressed in prostate tissues and is often observed in prostate cancer cells resistant to conventional therapies. The protein variant exhibits a molecular mass of about 75 kDa. Commonly recognized aliases for AR-V7 include AR-V7 ARv7 and AR V7.
Biological function summary
The AR-V7 is significant in cellular proliferation and survival processes without needing direct androgen binding due to its interaction capability with specific nuclear elements. It resides in the cell nucleus and engages with DNA as part of a transcriptional regulatory complex. Its ability to modulate the transcription of target genes makes it a prominent player in the regulation of cell cycle and apoptosis. In many instances AR-V7 forms complexes with other transcriptional modulators and nuclear proteins that augment its transcriptional activity.
Pathways
AR-V7 plays an important role in the androgen signaling pathway which is pivotal in the progression and development of prostate cancer. It interacts with various co-regulators and influences the expression of genes involved in cell growth and differentiation. The splice variant also participates in other related signaling pathways such as the PI3K/AKT pathway indirectly interfacing with proteins like AR peptides and AR protein which further highlights its relevance in intracellular signaling mechanisms.
AR-V7 has a well-established connection with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) a form of prostate cancer that progresses despite androgen deprivation therapy. The presence of AR-V7 signifies a poor prognosis and resistance to anti-androgen therapies. Its transcriptional activity is linked to proteins such as AR protein and anti-androgen agents that typically target the full-length androgen receptor. Understanding the role of AR-V7 in reinforcing cancer cell survival and therapy resistance has fueled research towards developing targeted therapeutics and diagnostics like AR-V7 ELISA kits and AR IHC assays.