CDK5R1 Polyclonal Antibody

Background:
The protein encoded by this gene (p35) is a neuron-specific activator of cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5); the activation of CDK5 is required for proper development of the central nervous system. The p35 form of this protein is proteolytically cleaved by calpain, generating a p25 form. The cleavage of p35 into p25 results in relocalization of the protein from the cell periphery to nuclear and perinuclear regions. P25 deregulates CDK5 activity by prolonging its activation and changing its cellular location. The p25 form accumulates in the brain neurons of patients with Alzheimer's disease. This accumulation correlates with an increase in CDK5 kinase activity, and may lead to aberrantly phosphorylated forms of the microtubule-associated protein tau, which contributes to Alzheimer's disease.

Research Area: Cancer, Cell Biology, Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling, Neuroscience

Synonyms:
CDK5R1, CDK5P35, CDK5R, NCK5A, p23, p25, p35, p35nck5a

Immunogen: Recombinant fusion protein of human CDK5R1 (NP_003876.1).

Swissprot: Q15078
Gene ID: 8851

Purification Method: Affinity purification

Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3

Concentration: 1 mg/mL
Dilution: IF 1:50-1:200

Storage:
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.