21.10.2014CDCA8 antibody (pAb)

Rabbit Anti-Human/Mouse/Rat CDCA8 (an embryonic stem cell , Borealin, DASRAB)

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Catalog Number PK-AB718-4751 Synonyms CDCA8 Antibody: Cell division cycle associated 8, Borealin, pluripotent embryonic stem cell-related 3 protein, DASRAB Description CDCA8 is a component of a chromosomal passenger complex (CPC) required for stability of the bipolar mitotic spindle. The chromosomal passenger complex, which includes , CDCA8, INCENP and Aurora-B, is known to play crucial roles during mitosis and cell division. It was found that CDCA8 interacting with Aurora-B, INCENP and Survivin, increases during G2/M phase and then reduces after exit from M phase. CDCA8 is cell cycle regulated, down-regulated in response to p53/Rb-signaling, and up-regulated in many types of cancerous tissues. In Drosophila cells, inactivation of CDCA8 results in polyploidy, delayed mitosis and abnormal tissue development, indicating its critical role for cell proliferation. Recent studies show that CDCA8 is essential for cell proliferation during early embryonic development, and its early embryonic lethality cannot be rescued by the loss of p53. Its aberrant expression is linked to a poor prognosis for gastric cancer. Quantity 100 µg Source / Host Rabbit Immunogen CDCA8 antibody was raised against a 19 amino acid peptide near the amino terminus of the human CDCA8. Purification Method Affinity chromatography purified via peptide column. Clone / IgG Subtype Polyclonal antibody Species Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat Specificity Formulation Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide. Reconstitution During shipment, small volumes of antibody will occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial. For products with volumes of 200 μl or less, we recommend gently tapping the vial on a hard surface or briefly centrifuging the vial in a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container’s cap. Storage & Stability Antibody can be stored at 4ºC for three months and at -20°C for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures. Applications E, WB, IF |Note: Antibody might be suitable for other applications not tested so far. Optimal concentrations for each application have to be determined indivudually. CDCA8 antibody can be used for detection of CDCA8 by Western blot at 1 and 2 µg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunoflourescence starting at 20 µg/mL. For immunofluorescence start at 20 µg/mL. Images Available upon request. References Gassmann R, Carvalho A, Hanzing AJ, et al. Borealin: a novel chromosomal passenger required for stability of the bipolar mitotic spindle. J. Cell Biol. 2004; 166:179-91. Tani M, Okino N, Mitsutake S, et al. Molecular Cloning of the Full-length cDNA Encoding Mouse Neutral Ceramidase. J. Biol. Chem. 2000; 275:11229-34. Hanson KK, Kelley AC, and Bienz M Loss of Drosophila borealin causes polyploidy, delayed apoptosis and abnormal tissue development. Development 2005; 132:4777–87. Date DA, Jacob CJ, Bekier ME et al. Borealin is repressed in response to p53/Rb signaling. Cell Biol. Int. 2007; 31:1470-81. Images Available upon request. Related Products Cat.No. PK-AB718-4751P - CDCA8 Peptide Cat. No. PK-AB718-1465 - Rat Kidney Tissue Lysate

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