p21/CIP1/WAF1 (clone M513), anti-human

Background:
The tumor suppressor protein p21/CIP1/WAF1 acts as an inhibitor of cell cycle progression. It functions in stoichiometric relationships forming heterotrimeric complexes with cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases. In association with CDK2 complexes, it serves to inhibit kinase activity and block progression through G1/S. However, p21 may also enhance assembly and activity in complexes of CDK4 or CDK6 and cyclin D. The carboxy-terminal region of p21 is sufficient to bind and inhibit PCNA, a subunit of DNA polymerase, and may coordinate DNA replication with cell cycle progression. Upon UV damage or during cell cycle stages when cdc2/cyclin B or CDK2/cyclin A are active, p53 is phosphorylated and upregulates p21 transcription via a p53-responsive element. Protein levels of p21 are downregulated through ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation.

Immunogen: Clone M513 was generated from a full length recombinant human p21 protein. The antibody detects human p21.

Specificity: The antibody detects a 21 kDa* protein corresponding to the apparent molecular mass of connexin-43 on SDS-PAGE immunoblots of human endothelial cells (HUVEC), HeLa cells, and Fibroblasts. The antibody is also useful for immunoprecipitation and immunofluorescent labeling in human cells.

Buffer/Storage:
Mouse monoclonal antibody purified with protein A chromatography is supplied in 100µl phosphate-buffered saline, 50% glycerol, 1 mg/ml BSA, and 0.05% sodium azide. Store at –20°C. Stable for 1 year.