Rabbit Anti-PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen)
The proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) is an auxiliary protein of DNA polymerase delta and is involved in the control of eukaryotic DNA replication by increasing the processibility of DNA polymerase during elongation of the leading strand. PCNA is expressed in the nucleus of all proliferating cells and is pivotal for DNA synthesis and cell cycle progression. In response to DNA damage, PCNA is mono-ubiquitinated and is involved in mismatch-provoked excision. PCNA is a useful marker for DNA synthesis and is highly conserved among most species.
Applications
Suitable for use in Immunoprecipitation, ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
ELISA: 1:2000-1:8000 Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide corresponding to an internal region of human PCNA.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in 0.02M potassium phosphate, 0.15M sodium chloride, pH 7.2, 0.01% sodium azide.
Purity
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human PCNA. Species Crossreactivity: monkey, canine, mouse, rat, bovine, chicken, fish and xenopus.
