CAGE-1 polyclonal antibody, anti-human

Background:
CAGE (cancer-associated gene protein), also known as DEAD box protien 53 (DDX53) or DEAD box protein CAGE, belongs to the DEAD box helicase family. It contains one helicase ATP-binding domain, one helicase C-terminal domain and one KH domain. CAGE localizes to the nucleus and, in normal adult tissues, is exclusively expressed in testis but it has also been found in a wide variety of cancer tissues and cell lines. Overexpression of CAGE leads to the activation of FAK, ERK and p38 MAPK along with a reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS). It is also responsible for inducing catalase activity and therefore enhancing cell motility. This suggests that CAGE may enhance the migration of cancer cells. In addition, hypomethylation of the CAGE promoter region is associated with tumor progression and may serve as a valuable marker in cancer diagnosis.

Research Area: Others

Synonyms: CAGE1, CTAG3, Cancer-associated gene 1 protein, CAGE-1, Cancer/testis antigen 3, CT3

Immunogen: The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human AMPK alpha around the phosphorylation site of Thr172. AA range:140-189

Purification: The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Formulation: Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.

Concentration: 1 mg/ml

Storage:
-20°C for 1 year