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Rabbit Polyclonal CDK9 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ELISA, IP and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 9 publications.


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  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (AB6544), expandable thumbnail
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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98.6% Whole serum, 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.424% Potassium phosphate solution

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

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

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Reactivity data

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WBIHC-PELISAIP
Human
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Mouse
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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/500 - 1/3000
Notes

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Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/200 - 1/1000
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Expected
Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Expected
Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/10000 - 1/50000
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Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/10000 - 1/50000
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Expected

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/100
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Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/100
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Function

Protein kinase involved in the regulation of transcription (PubMed:10574912, PubMed:10757782, PubMed:11145967, PubMed:11575923, PubMed:11809800, PubMed:11884399, PubMed:14701750, PubMed:16109376, PubMed:16109377, PubMed:20930849, PubMed:28426094, PubMed:29335245). Member of the cyclin-dependent kinase pair (CDK9/cyclin-T) complex, also called positive transcription elongation factor b (P-TEFb), which facilitates the transition from abortive to productive elongation by phosphorylating the CTD (C-terminal domain) of the large subunit of RNA polymerase II (RNAP II) POLR2A, SUPT5H and RDBP (PubMed:10574912, PubMed:10757782, PubMed:11145967, PubMed:11575923, PubMed:11809800, PubMed:11884399, PubMed:14701750, PubMed:16109376, PubMed:16109377, PubMed:20930849, PubMed:28426094, PubMed:30134174). This complex is inactive when in the 7SK snRNP complex form (PubMed:10574912, PubMed:10757782, PubMed:11145967, PubMed:11575923, PubMed:11809800, PubMed:11884399, PubMed:14701750, PubMed:16109376, PubMed:16109377, PubMed:20930849, PubMed:28426094). Phosphorylates EP300, MYOD1, RPB1/POLR2A and AR and the negative elongation factors DSIF and NELFE (PubMed:10912001, PubMed:11112772, PubMed:12037670, PubMed:20081228, PubMed:20980437, PubMed:21127351, PubMed:9857195). Regulates cytokine inducible transcription networks by facilitating promoter recognition of target transcription factors (e.g. TNF-inducible RELA/p65 activation and IL-6-inducible STAT3 signaling) (PubMed:17956865, PubMed:18362169). Promotes RNA synthesis in genetic programs for cell growth, differentiation and viral pathogenesis (PubMed:10393184, PubMed:11112772). P-TEFb is also involved in cotranscriptional histone modification, mRNA processing and mRNA export (PubMed:15564463, PubMed:19575011, PubMed:19844166). Modulates a complex network of chromatin modifications including histone H2B monoubiquitination (H2Bub1), H3 lysine 4 trimethylation (H3K4me3) and H3K36me3; integrates phosphorylation during transcription with chromatin modifications to control co-transcriptional histone mRNA processing (PubMed:15564463, PubMed:19575011, PubMed:19844166). The CDK9/cyclin-K complex has also a kinase activity towards CTD of RNAP II and can substitute for CDK9/cyclin-T P-TEFb in vitro (PubMed:21127351). Replication stress response protein; the CDK9/cyclin-K complex is required for genome integrity maintenance, by promoting cell cycle recovery from replication arrest and limiting single-stranded DNA amount in response to replication stress, thus reducing the breakdown of stalled replication forks and avoiding DNA damage (PubMed:20493174). In addition, probable function in DNA repair of isoform 2 via interaction with KU70/XRCC6 (PubMed:20493174). Promotes cardiac myocyte enlargement (PubMed:20081228). RPB1/POLR2A phosphorylation on 'Ser-2' in CTD activates transcription (PubMed:21127351). AR phosphorylation modulates AR transcription factor promoter selectivity and cell growth. DSIF and NELF phosphorylation promotes transcription by inhibiting their negative effect (PubMed:10912001, PubMed:11112772, PubMed:9857195). The phosphorylation of MYOD1 enhances its transcriptional activity and thus promotes muscle differentiation (PubMed:12037670). Catalyzes phosphorylation of KAT5, promoting KAT5 recruitment to chromatin and histone acetyltransferase activity (PubMed:29335245).

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Rabbit Polyclonal CDK9 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ELISA, IP and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 9 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogens
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Purity
Whole antiserum
Specificity

Antiserum will specifically react with a 43 kDa cdk9 (PITALRE) protein from human, rat and mouse tissue. No reaction was observed against other related cyclin dependent kinases. Cross reactivity with cdk9 (PITALRE) from other species may also occur. The murine cDNA is shown to be 98% identical with human. For immunohistochemistry use paraffin embedded tissue.

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Purification notes

Sterile filtered.

Storage

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

Notes

cdk9(PITALRE) interacts with a conserved domain in the TRAF-C region of the tumor necrosis factor signal transducer TRAF2. The positive transcription elongation factor b (P-TEFb) is identified as cdk9 paired with cyclin T1.

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

Cyclin-dependent kinase 9 (Cdk9) is a serine/threonine protein kinase involved in regulating transcription elongation. It is often referred to as part of the positive transcription elongation factor b (P-TEFb) complex. Cdk9 partners with cyclin T1 T2 or K to form this complex allowing it to phosphorylate the carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA polymerase II. The molecular weight of Cdk9 is around 42 kDa. This protein is ubiquitously expressed found in many tissues including the heart liver and brain reflecting its important role.

Biological function summary

Cdk9 functions as a central component of transcriptional processes. It is essential for the transition of RNA polymerase II from the initiation phase to productive elongation. As part of the P-TEFb complex Cdk9 targets negative elongation factors helping relieve their inhibition. This regulation is especially important in the control of genes with strong promoter proximally paused polymerase. By doing so Cdk9 controls the expression of several genes involved in cell growth differentiation and response to stress.

Pathways

Cdk9 plays a significant role in transcription and signal transduction pathways. One important pathway is the NF-κB signaling where Cdk9 regulates the transcription of NF-κB target genes involved in immune response. Another significant pathway is the heat shock response where Cdk9 enhances the expression of heat shock proteins helping cells deal with stress. In both pathways it cooperates with other proteins like cyclins and negative elongation factors illustrating its interconnected role in cellular function.

Associated diseases and disorders

Cdk9 has been linked to several conditions most notably cancer and cardiac hypertrophy. Its overactivation can lead to increased transcription of genes involved in proliferation making it a focus for cancer research. Cdk9 is also implicated in cardiac hypertrophy where its activity affects gene expression that can exacerbate the condition. Researchers study its interaction with other proteins such as THZ1 a Cdk9 inhibitor to explore potential therapeutic avenues.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (ab6544), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (ab6544)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (ab6544) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Opal PreStain 11-245 kDa (MB-210-0500) at 10 µL

    Lane 2: Human kidney lysate at 5 µg

    Lane 3: PC3 lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: Blank well

    Predicted band size: 43 kDa

    Exposure time: 46s

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (ab6544), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (ab6544)

    Immunohistochemical staining of mouse tissue using anti-cdk9 (PITALRE) antiserum. The staining shows the location of cdk9 / PITALRE protein in developing mouse tissue. Arrow indicates area of high expression.

  • Western blot - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (ab6544), expandable thumbnail

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    Western blot - Anti-Cdk9 antibody (ab6544)

    Cdk9 western blot using anti-Cdk9 antibody ab6544. Publication image and figure legend from Kuzmina, A., Verstraete, N., et al., 2014, Retrovirology, PubMed 24985467.


    ab6544 was used in this publication in western blot. This may not be the same as the application(s) guaranteed by Abcam. For a full list of applications guaranteed by Abcam for ab6544 please see the product overview.

    Association of HA-CycT1-V107E with P-TEFb interacting partners and its RNA targets. (a + b)HA-CycT1-V107E mutant does not bind TAR or 7SK snRNA in cells – HEK-293T cells were co-transfected with HA-CycT1-V107E mutant, or HA-CycT1-wild type, HIV LTR-Luciferase and pCDNA-Myc-Tat plasmids. 48 hr. post transfection, cells were lysed and immuno-precipitated (IP) with either anti-HA antibody, or control non-immune anti-human IgG. RNA was extracted from IP and input samples (1%) and was then subjected to cDNA synthesis, which was further analyzed by real time PCR using 7SK-snRNA (a) and TAR specific primers (b). Reactions were analyzed by real time PCR in triplicates and presented as fold of mean enrichment relatively to PCR results obtained for cells transfected with LTR-Luciferase alone - set to 1. Error bars show ± SEM values. (c)Association of HA-CycT1-V107E mutants with P-TEFb in cells – HEK-293T cells stably expressing either HA-CycT1-wild type or HA-V107E-CycT1 were co-transfected with Flag-Tat using lipofectamin 2000 (Invitrogen). 48 hr. post transfection, cells were lysed and subjected to IP with α-Flag antibody. IP reactions were analyzed by WB with a Cdk9 antibody. α-HA WB represents 1% of input of HA-CycT1. (d)Association of HA-CycT1-V107E mutants with P-TEFb transcription partners in cells – HEK-293T cells stably expressing either HA-CycT1-wild type or HA-V107E-CycT1 were lysed and subjected to IP with α-HA (left panel). IP reactions were analyzed by WB with the indicated antibodies.

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