Abcam, ab325316, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Hsp40 antibody [EPR25331-69]

Size: 10µL-TRIAL / 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Hsp40 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR25331-69,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human, Mouse, Rat,
Applications:ICC/IFSee 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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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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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.
Hsp40 also known as DnaJB1 is a member of the heat shock protein family that acts mechanically as a molecular chaperone. This protein with a mass of approximately 41 kDa assists in protein folding and stabilization preventing aggregation under stress conditions. Hsp40 proteins are widely expressed in various tissues and are important in maintaining cellular homeostasis. In addition to DnaJB1 other aliases include 3b9 and 2a7 which emphasize its variety within the Hsp40 family.
Biological function summary
Hsp40 proteins participate in cell signaling and stress response by modulating the activity of Hsp70 forming a functional complex with it to guide protein folding processes. This process is essential for protein quality control and cellular protection. It interacts with unfolded proteins and delivers them to Hsp70 enhancing its ATPase activity necessary for the proper functioning of these molecular chaperones. The expression of Hsp40 in stress conditions highlights its importance in the protein quality control system.
Pathways
Hsp40 is involved in important cellular mechanisms like the unfolded protein response and protein catabolism pathways. It works closely with Hsp70 playing a pivotal role in managing protein misfolding and aggregation vital for cellular stress response and recovery. In these pathways Hsp40's function ensures the proper folding and degradation of damaged proteins maintaining proteostasis in the cell.
Hsp40 influences the development of neurodegenerative diseases and certain cancers. Mutations or altered expression of Hsp40 can lead to disrupted protein homeostasis contributing to conditions like Alzheimer's disease and tumor progression. In Alzheimer's disease besides interacting with Hsp70 Hsp40 affects the accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides. In cancer contexts it may interact with other chaperone proteins affecting their function and therefore promoting tumor aggressiveness and resistance to stress.