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AB239523

Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CDK8 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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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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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] - BSA and Azide free (AB239523)
  • IP

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] - BSA and Azide free (AB239523)

Cdk8 was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg of SW480 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate with ab229192 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab229192 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366) was used for detection at 1/10,000 dilution.

Lane 1 : SW480 whole cell lysate 10 μg (Input).
Lane 2 : ab229192 IP in SW480 whole cell lysate.
Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab229192 in SW480 whole cell lysate.

Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.
Exposure time : 3 minutes.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab229192).

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/cdk8-antibody-epr21005-ab229192'>ab229192</a>)

Predicted band size: 53 kDa

Observed band size: 53 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] - BSA and Azide free (AB239523)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] - BSA and Azide free (AB239523)

Blocking and dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

ab229192 was shown to specifically react with Cdk8 in wild-type HAP1 cells as signal was lost in Cdk8 knockout cells.

Wild-type and Cdk8 knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab229192 and ab181602 (Rabbit anti-GAPDH loading control) were incubated 1 hour at room temperature at 1/1000 dilution and 1/200,000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L), Peroxidase conjugated (ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/100,000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging. The blot was developed on a BIO-RAD® ChemiDoc™ MP instrument using the ECL technique.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab229192).

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/cdk8-antibody-epr21005-ab229192'>ab229192</a>) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Cdk8 knockout HAP1 whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

HCT 116 (human colorectal carcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 10 µg

Lane 4:

SW480 (Human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 53 kDa

Observed band size: 53 kDa

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Exposure time: 48s

Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] - BSA and Azide free (AB239523)
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Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] - BSA and Azide free (AB239523)

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (ab229192).

Lanes 1-4 : Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab229192 observed at 53 kDa. Red - loading control ab8245 observed at 37 kDa.

ab229192 Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] was shown to specifically react with Cdk8 in wild-type HeLa cells. Loss of signal was observed when knockout cell line ab265087 (knockout cell lysate ab257885) was used. Wild-type and Cdk8 knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab229192 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control (ab8245) were incubated overnight at 4°C at 1 in 1000 dilution and 1 in 20000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1 in 20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-Cdk8 antibody [EPR21005] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/cdk8-antibody-epr21005-ab229192'>ab229192</a>) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

CDK8 knockout HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Western blot - Human CDK8 knockout HeLa cell line (<a href='/en-us/products/cell-lines/human-cdk8-knockout-hela-cell-line-ab265087'>ab265087</a>)

Lane 3:

HAP1 cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 4:

Daudi cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-irdye-800cw-preadsorbed-ab216773'>ab216773</a>) at 1/20000 dilution

Predicted band size: 53 kDa

Observed band size: 53 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR21005

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IP, WB

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab239523 is the carrier-free version of ab229192.

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

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 fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

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.

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.
See full target information CDK8

Publications (1)

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Scientific reports 15:33150 PubMed41006496

2025

Neonatal sevoflurane exposure enhances stress-related neurological susceptibility via NKCC1 modulation.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Bi-Ying Yuan,Li-Hui Shan,Jiang Zou,Xiao-Hai Xie,Jia-Qi Gan,Ben-Zhen Chen
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