AB272879

Anti-Cdk8 antibody

Name: Anti-Cdk8 antibody (ab272879) | Abcam
Brand: Abcam Limited
SKU: AB272879

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Rabbit Polyclonal CDK8 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human CDK8.

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Cyclin-dependent kinase 8, Cell division protein kinase 8, Mediator complex subunit CDK8, Mediator of RNA polymerase II transcription subunit CDK8, Protein kinase K35, CDK8

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cdk8 antibody (AB272879)

IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cdk8 antibody (AB272879)

Paraffin-embedded mouse testis tissue stained for CDK8 using ab272879 at 1/500 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis. Antigen retrieval using citrate buffer, pH 6, 15 minutes.

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Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody (AB272879)

10% SDS-PAGE

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Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody (ab272879) at 1/3000 dilution

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A549 (human lung carcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 50 µg

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H1299 (human non-small cell lung carcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 50 µg

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HCT 116 (human colorectal carcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 50 µg

Predicted band size: 53 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Reacts with

Mouse, Human

Applications

IHC-P, WB

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human CDK8. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Immunogen

Storage buffer

pH: 7 Preservative: 0.01% Thimerosal (merthiolate) Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.21% Tris, 0.75% Glycine

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Cdk8 also known as Cyclin-dependent kinase 8 forms an important component of the transcription regulation machinery. It has a molecular mass of about 66 kDa and is widely expressed in various tissues though its abundance can vary. Cdk8 operates largely in the nucleus of cells where it participates in regulating gene expression. Cdk8 acts as a kinase by modifying other proteins through phosphorylation which alters their activity and function.

Biological function summary

Cdk8 plays a critical role in modulating transcriptional responses. It does this by becoming part of the Mediator complex which is essential for transcription regulation by RNA Polymerase II. The Mediator complex where Cdk8 acts as a kinase influences the initiation and regulation of gene expression. Cdk8 phosphorylates several transcription factors and other components affecting their ability to activate or repress transcription.

Pathways

Cyclin-dependent kinase 8 functions prominently in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling and Notch signaling pathways both essential for development and cell differentiation. In the Wnt pathway it interacts closely with proteins like β-catenin to influence gene activation. In the Notch pathway it modulates transcription factors related to cellular differentiation processes. These interactions underline its role as a regulator in carefully managing cellular responses to signaling cues.

Cdk8 has been implicated in cancer and congenital disorders. Its overactivity can lead to uncontrolled cell growth contributing to tumor progression notably in colorectal cancer where it affects genes in the Wnt pathway. Beyond cancer its dysfunction links to congenital heart defects where it affects cardiogenesis-associated proteins such as NOTCH1. Cdk8’s involvement in these pathways highlights its part in both regular development and disease pathogenesis.

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Product protocols

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Target data

Component of the Mediator complex, a coactivator involved in regulated gene transcription of nearly all RNA polymerase II-dependent genes. Mediator functions as a bridge to convey information from gene-specific regulatory proteins to the basal RNA polymerase II transcription machinery. Mediator is recruited to promoters by direct interactions with regulatory proteins and serves as a scaffold for the assembly of a functional pre-initiation complex with RNA polymerase II and the general transcription factors. Phosphorylates the CTD (C-terminal domain) of the large subunit of RNA polymerase II (RNAp II), which may inhibit the formation of a transcription initiation complex. Phosphorylates CCNH leading to down-regulation of the TFIIH complex and transcriptional repression. Recruited through interaction with MAML1 to hyperphosphorylate the intracellular domain of NOTCH, leading to its degradation.

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Publications (1)

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Drug development research 82:1131-1143 PubMed33818788

2021

CircFAT1 facilitates cervical cancer malignant progression by regulating ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK pathway through miR-409-3p/CDK8 axis.

Applications

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Species

Unspecified reactive species

Bing Zhou,Ting Li,Rongping Xie,Jianbin Zhou,Jue Liu,Yu Luo,Xia Zhang

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Anti-Cdk8 antibody

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cdk8 antibody (AB272879)

Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody (AB272879)

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Pathways

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Publications (1)

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