Catalogue

Background
p53 is a 53 kDa transcription factor that can inhibit cell cycle progression or induce apoptosis in response to stress or DNA damage. Disruption of the p53 signalling pathway through various mechanisms is the most common alteration in human cancer occuring in over half of all tumors. The p53 protein is short lived and expressed at low levels in normal cells but accumulates and/or is activated in cells that have undergone genotoxic damage or oncogene activation. Many tumor derived and transformed cell lines express elevated levels of mutant p53 protein. Other genes also implicated in the downstream effects as a result of p53 activation are: p21WAF1, GADD45, 14-3-3, bax, Fas/APO1, KILLER/ DR5, Tsp1, IGF-BP3 and others.

Source

Immunogen: Hybridoma produced by the fusion of splenocytes from immunized with full length wild-type human p53 protein and mouse myeloma cells.

Product

Product Form: Unconjugated

Formulation: Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide

Purification Method: Protein A/G Chromatography

Concentration: See vial for concentration

Applications
This antibody can be used for Western blotting (0.5-1 µg/ml), immunohistochemistry on formalin/paraffain embedded tissues (1-2 µg/ml) and immunoprecipitation (2 µg/mg of protein lysate). Antibody reacts with mutant as well as wild-type p53 protein. Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.

Functional Analysis: Western Blotting

Positive Control: MCF-7 cell line

Storage
Product should be stored at -20°C. Aliquot to avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Product Stability: See expiration date on vial

Shipping Conditions: Ship at ambient temperature, freeze upon arrival

Caution
This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving humans or animals. It may contain hazardous ingredients. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for additional information and proper handling procedures. Dispose product remainders according to local regulations.This datasheet is as accurate as reasonably achievable, but our company accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in this information.

References
1. Zeng, X., et al. UV but not gamma irradiation accelerates p53-induced apoptosis of teratocarcinoma cells by repressing MDM2 transcription. Cancer Res. 2000, 60, 6184-6188 2. Hussain, S.P., et al. p53 tumor suppressor gene: at the crossroads of molecular carcinogenesis, molecular epidemiology and human risk assessment. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 2000, 919, 79-85 3. Hellin, A.C., et al. Roles of Nuclear Factor-kappaB, p53 and p21/WAF1 in Daunomycin-induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 2000, 295, 870-878 4. Barkte, J., et al. 'Immunohistochemical analysis of the p53 oncoprotein on paraffin sections using a series of novel monoclonal antibodies.'

Protein Reference(s)

Database Name: SwissProt

Accession Number: P04637

Species Accession: Human

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