Background:

This gene encodes a potent cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor. The encoded protein binds to and inhibits the activity of cyclin-CDK2 or -CDK4 complexes, and thus functions as a regulator of cell cycle progression at G1. The expression of this gene is tightly controlled by the tumor suppressor protein p53, through which this protein mediates the p53-dependent cell cycle G1 phase arrest in response to a variety of stress stimuli. This protein can interact with proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), a DNA polymerase accessory factor, and plays a regulatory role in S phase DNA replication and DNA damage repair. This protein was reported to be specifically cleaved by CASP3-like caspases, which thus leads to a dramatic activation of CDK2, and may be instrumental in the execution of apoptosis following caspase activation. Two alternatively spliced variants, which encode an identical protein, have been reported. Two families of cyclin dependent kinase inhibitors (CKIs) have been identified. The p21WAF1/Cip1 family inhibits all kinases involved in the G1/S transition. The p16INK4a family inhibits Cdk4 and Cdk6 specifically.

Specificity:

p21 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of p21 protein.

Alternative names:

p21; P21 protein; Activating Fragment 1; CAP20; Cation chloride cotransporter-interacting protein 1; CDK Interacting Protein 1; CDK-interacting protein 1; CDKI; CDKN 1; CDKN1; CDKN1A; CIP1; Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor 1A; Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1; Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (P21); Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (p21, Cip1); DNA Synthesis Inhibitor; MDA 6; MDA-6; MDA6; Melanoma Differentiation Associated Protein 6; Melanoma differentiation-associated protein 6; Melanoma differentiation-associated protein; p21CIP1; p21WAF; PIC1; SDI1; SLC12A9; WAF1; Wildtype p53 Activating Fragment 1; Wildtype p53-activated fragment 1; CDN1A_HUMAN.

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

0.01M TBS(pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.03% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol.

Immunogen:

Recombinant human p21:1-164/164

Purification & Purity:

affinity purified by Protein A

Molecular weight:

18kDa

Applications:

WB,

Usage:

WB=1:500-2000

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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