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AB84717

Recombinant Human Cdk6 protein

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Recombinant Human Cdk6 protein is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, WB.

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CDKN6, CDK6, Cyclin-dependent kinase 6, Cell division protein kinase 6, Serine/threonine-protein kinase PLSTIRE

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Cdk6 protein (AB84717)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Cdk6 protein (AB84717)

SDS-PAGE of ab84717. Approximate MWt 39 kDa.

Key facts

Purity

>90% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells

Tags

His tag N-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE, WB

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

Q00534

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 7 Preservative: 1.02% Imidazole Constituents: 25% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.74% Sodium chloride, 0.82% Sodium phosphate, 0.00308% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.00174% PMSF

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-80°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-80°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

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

Cdk6 also known as Cyclin-dependent kinase 6 is a protein kinase involved in the regulation of the cell cycle. It has a molecular weight of approximately 40 kDa. Cdk6 is expressed in various tissues including lymphoid tissues and the brain. It plays a mechanical role by phosphorylating target proteins which impacts cell cycle progression particularly during the transition from G1 phase to S phase. Cdk6 can work in conjunction with D-type cyclins to form a complex that is critical for its activity.
Biological function summary

Cdk6 functions as a regulator of the cell cycle. It participates in a complex with cyclin D to control the G1 phase progression. This activity is essential for the regulation of cell division and proliferation. The association with cyclin D allows Cdk6 to phosphorylate the retinoblastoma protein (Rb) leading to the release of E2F transcription factors that promote the expression of genes necessary for DNA synthesis.

Pathways

Cdk6 is an important component of the cell cycle control pathway. It interacts primarily with the retinoblastoma protein and Cyclin D1 in this context. The cell cycle pathway is critical for controlled cell proliferation and its dysregulation can lead to diseases like cancer. Another involved pathway is the PI3K/AKT pathway which can activate Cdk6 activity through upstream signaling events implicating Cdk6 in cellular responses to growth signals.

Cdk6 has a significant role in cancer development due to its involvement in uncontrolled cell proliferation. Its overexpression or dysregulation is often linked to cancers such as leukemia and glioblastoma. In cancer the interaction with proteins like cyclin D1 can lead to unchecked progression through the cell cycle contributing to oncogenesis. Additionally Cdk6 inhibitors are being explored as therapeutic agents in cancer treatment due to their potential to restore control over cell cycle progression.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

Purity >90% as determined by densitometry. Affinity purified.

General info

Function

Serine/threonine-protein kinase involved in the control of the cell cycle and differentiation; promotes G1/S transition. Phosphorylates pRB/RB1 and NPM1. Interacts with D-type G1 cyclins during interphase at G1 to form a pRB/RB1 kinase and controls the entrance into the cell cycle. Involved in initiation and maintenance of cell cycle exit during cell differentiation; prevents cell proliferation and negatively regulates cell differentiation, but is required for the proliferation of specific cell types (e.g. erythroid and hematopoietic cells). Essential for cell proliferation within the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus and the subventricular zone of the lateral ventricles. Required during thymocyte development. Promotes the production of newborn neurons, probably by modulating G1 length. Promotes, at least in astrocytes, changes in patterns of gene expression, changes in the actin cytoskeleton including loss of stress fibers, and enhanced motility during cell differentiation. Prevents myeloid differentiation by interfering with RUNX1 and reducing its transcription transactivation activity, but promotes proliferation of normal myeloid progenitors. Delays senescence. Promotes the proliferation of beta-cells in pancreatic islets of Langerhans. May play a role in the centrosome organization during the cell cycle phases (PubMed : 23918663).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CMGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. CDC2/CDKX subfamily.

Post-translational modifications

Thr-177 phosphorylation and Tyr-24 dephosphorylation promotes kinase activity.

Subcellular localisation

Nucleus

Product protocols

Target data

Serine/threonine-protein kinase involved in the control of the cell cycle and differentiation; promotes G1/S transition. Phosphorylates pRB/RB1 and NPM1. Interacts with D-type G1 cyclins during interphase at G1 to form a pRB/RB1 kinase and controls the entrance into the cell cycle. Involved in initiation and maintenance of cell cycle exit during cell differentiation; prevents cell proliferation and negatively regulates cell differentiation, but is required for the proliferation of specific cell types (e.g. erythroid and hematopoietic cells). Essential for cell proliferation within the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus and the subventricular zone of the lateral ventricles. Required during thymocyte development. Promotes the production of newborn neurons, probably by modulating G1 length. Promotes, at least in astrocytes, changes in patterns of gene expression, changes in the actin cytoskeleton including loss of stress fibers, and enhanced motility during cell differentiation. Prevents myeloid differentiation by interfering with RUNX1 and reducing its transcription transactivation activity, but promotes proliferation of normal myeloid progenitors. Delays senescence. Promotes the proliferation of beta-cells in pancreatic islets of Langerhans. May play a role in the centrosome organization during the cell cycle phases (PubMed : 23918663).
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Publications (2)

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Nature aging 4:1231-1248 PubMed38951692

2024

Targeting senescence induced by age or chemotherapy with a polyphenol-rich natural extract improves longevity and healthspan in mice.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Sara Zumerle,Miles Sarill,Miriam Saponaro,Manuel Colucci,Liliana Contu,Edoardo Lazzarini,Roberta Sartori,Camilla Pezzini,Anna Rinaldi,Anna Scanu,Jacopo Sgrignani,Patrizia Locatelli,Marianna Sabbadin,Aurora Valdata,Daniela Brina,Isabella Giacomini,Beatrice Rizzo,Alessandra Pierantoni,Saman Sharifi,Silvia Bressan,Claudia Altomare,Yulia Goshovska,Chiara Giraudo,Roberto Luisetto,Luca Iaccarino,Cristina Torcasio,Simone Mosole,Emiliano Pasquini,Andrea Rinaldi,Laura Pellegrini,Gregorio Peron,Matteo Fassan,Stefano Masiero,Andrea Maria Giori,Stefano Dall'Acqua,Johan Auwerx,Pietro Cippà,Andrea Cavalli,Marco Bolis,Marco Sandri,Lucio Barile,Monica Montopoli,Andrea Alimonti

Oncology reports 45:706-716 PubMed33416185

2021

miRNA‑490‑3p promotes the metastatic progression of invasive ductal carcinoma.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Ning Lu,Mei Zhang,Lu Lu,Yan-Zhao Liu,Hai-Hong Zhang,Xiao-Dong Liu
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