Human PCNA Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free is a kit containing recombinant capture and detector antibodies in a carrier-free formulation for the measurement of Human PCNA.
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Key facts
- Assay type
ELISA set
- Reactive species
Human
- Range
0.63 - 80 ng/mL
Reactivity data
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Function
Auxiliary protein of DNA polymerase delta and is involved in the control of eukaryotic DNA replication by increasing the polymerase's processibility during elongation of the leading strand. Induces a robust stimulatory effect on the 3'-5' exonuclease and 3'-phosphodiesterase, but not apurinic-apyrimidinic (AP) endonuclease, APEX2 activities. Has to be loaded onto DNA in order to be able to stimulate APEX2. Plays a key role in DNA damage response (DDR) by being conveniently positioned at the replication fork to coordinate DNA replication with DNA repair and DNA damage tolerance pathways (PubMed:24939902). Acts as a loading platform to recruit DDR proteins that allow completion of DNA replication after DNA damage and promote postreplication repair: Monoubiquitinated PCNA leads to recruitment of translesion (TLS) polymerases, while 'Lys-63'-linked polyubiquitination of PCNA is involved in error-free pathway and employs recombination mechanisms to synthesize across the lesion (PubMed:24695737).
Alternative names
Proliferating cell nuclear antigen, PCNA, Cyclin, PCNA
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Human PCNA Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free is a kit containing recombinant capture and detector antibodies in a carrier-free formulation for the measurement of Human PCNA.
Alternative names
Proliferating cell nuclear antigen, PCNA, Cyclin, PCNA
Key facts
- Assay type
ELISA set
- Reactive species
Human
- Range
0.63 - 80 ng/mL
- Assay Platform
Reagents
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
- Storage information
+4°C
Notes
- Human PCNA is a matched pair of unconjugated recombinant rabbit monoclonal capture and detection antibodies used to quantify Human PCNA in sandwich ELISAs and many other pair-based applications.
- The pair can be used in variety of assays and platforms including but not limited to:
- - Sandwich ELISA
- - FRET/TR-FRET/HTR
- - Meso Scale Discovery® (MSD®)
- - Luminex® and bead-based assays
- - AlphaLISA®/AlphaScreen®
- - DELFIA® immunoassays
- - Simoa® and Single Molecule Counting (SMC™) immunoassays
- - Multiplex
- Our antibody pairs are supplied in a a carrier-free format that is conjugation-ready:
- - Buffer free of BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol for higher conjugation efficiency.
- - Concentration of ~1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method.
- Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with <1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for biotin, HRP, gold, and fluorescent dyes.
- We can label antibodies for you: get in touch today to discuss how we can help accelerate your assay development with custom conjugation service
- Pairs are screened in biological samples, including plasma and serum, to ensure specificity in complex samples.
- Please note:
- The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization in sandwich ELISA. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type.
- The range provided for this antibody pair is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data using recombinant protein. Performance and range of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay, including standard protein selection.
- We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibodies in other assays.
- Antibody properties:
- Capture antibody: recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) – 100 μg
- Detector antibody: recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) - 100 μg
- Concentration: ~1 mg/ml
- Storage buffer: 100% PBS
- Form: Liquid
- Isotype: IgG
- Recombinant monoclonal antibodies offer several advantages including:
- - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- - Improved sensitivity and specificity
- - Long-term security of supply
- - Animal-free production
- Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
- Meso Scale Discovery and MSD are registered trademarks of Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.
- Luminex is a trademark of Luminex Corporation, registered in the US and other countries.
- AlphaLISA, AlphaScreen, and DELFIA are registered trademarks of PerkinElmer, Inc.
- Simoa is a registered trademark of Quanterix, Inc.
- SMC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Supplementary info
- Activity summary
PCNA or Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen functions as a sliding clamp for DNA polymerases during DNA replication. This important role enables it to coordinate the orderly duplication of the genome by increasing the processivity of DNA polymerase δ. PCNA weighs approximately 29 kDa and forms a homotrimeric ring structure. It is expressed in the nucleus of cells often found abundantly in proliferating cells. Aside from its main name some people also refer to it as PC10.
- Biological function summary
This protein serves a core function in cell cycle regulation and DNA repair. PCNA acts as a scaffold for the assembly of numerous proteins involved in DNA processing forming part of the replication fork complex. It interacts with cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) linking DNA synthesis to cell cycle progression. Furthermore PCNA partners with proteins involved in DNA mismatch repair base excision repair and nucleotide excision repair.
- Pathways
PCNA is integral in the DNA replication and repair pathways. It closely associates with the p21 protein which regulates the cell cycle by inhibiting cyclin-CDK complexes upon DNA damage. PCNA also plays a part in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway where its modification by ubiquitin impacts how cells respond to DNA damage. This modification recruits specific proteins for DNA repair highlighting its central role in maintaining genomic stability.
- Associated diseases and disorders
PCNA is linked to cancer and autoimmune diseases. Its overexpression is common in various cancers reflecting its role in cell proliferation and the cell cycle. PCNA antibodies are sometimes found in the serum of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) a connection also related to alterations in the p21 protein pathway. The interaction between PCNA and disease-specific proteins emphasizes its importance in both cell proliferation and immune system disorders.
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Sandwich ELISA - Human PCNA Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free (ab253864)
Sandwich ELISA of ab253864 with the capture antibody Anti-PCNA antibody [EPR3821-33] - BSA and Azide free (Capture) ab285031 dilution at 2 µg/mL and detector antibody Anti-PCNA antibody [EPR3822-30] - BSA and Azide free (Detector) ab285137 dilution at 0.5 µg/mL.
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