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Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1B (CDKN1B), commonly known as p27Kip1 or p27, is a critical regulator of cell cycle progression that functions as a potent inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase activity. p27Kip1 controls the transition from G1 to S phase by binding to cyclin-CDK complexes, particularly cyclin E-CDK2 and cyclin D-CDK4/6, thereby preventing phosphorylation of downstream targets required for DNA synthesis. p27Kip1 is primarily localized in the nucleus of quiescent and differentiated cells, where it enforces cell cycle arrest, but may also be detected in the cytoplasm depending on phosphorylation status and signaling context. The p27Kip1 Antibody / Broad WB Validation Antibody is designed to detect this key cell cycle inhibitor with strong and consistent performance across multiple species, tissues, and experimental systems.
p27Kip1 antibody, also referred to as CDKN1B antibody and Kip1 antibody in the literature, recognizes a widely expressed protein that is tightly regulated at the transcriptional and post-translational levels. Western blot analysis demonstrates a clear and reproducible band at approximately 27â29 kDa across skeletal muscle lysates from multiple species, including human, mouse, rat, hamster, guinea pig, and rabbit, highlighting the conserved nature of p27Kip1. Additional detection in human tissues and tumor-derived cell lines such as A431 and HeLa further supports the broad applicability of this antibody for western blot analysis across diverse biological sample types.
Structurally, p27Kip1 contains an N-terminal domain responsible for binding and inhibiting cyclin-CDK complexes, and a C-terminal region that regulates protein stability, localization, and degradation. Its function is tightly controlled through phosphorylation, ubiquitination, and proteasomal turnover, allowing rapid modulation of protein levels in response to mitogenic signals. These regulatory mechanisms enable p27Kip1 to act as a dynamic checkpoint protein that integrates extracellular signals with intracellular cell cycle control.
Functionally, p27Kip1 acts as a tumor suppressor by restraining cell proliferation and maintaining proper cell cycle checkpoints. Loss of p27Kip1 expression, cytoplasmic mislocalization, or increased degradation has been associated with enhanced cell proliferation and poor clinical outcomes in multiple cancer types. Its central role in controlling cell division has made it a widely studied marker in oncology, cell cycle research, and differentiation studies.
The consistent detection of p27Kip1 at the expected molecular weight across multiple species and sample types highlights its conserved biological function and supports the reliability of this antibody for comparative western blot studies. The ability to detect p27Kip1 in both normal tissues and cultured cell lines demonstrates strong performance across a range of experimental conditions, making it particularly useful for studies requiring cross-sample validation.
Immunohistochemical analysis of breast carcinoma tissue further complements these findings, with nuclear staining observed in tumor epithelial cells consistent with the role of p27Kip1 in regulating proliferation. This combined biochemical and tissue-level validation supports the use of this antibody in both western blot and histological applications. Clone rKIP1/1356 is a recombinant mouse monoclonal antibody designed to detect p27Kip1 with high specificity, providing a robust and versatile tool for investigating cell cycle regulation, tumor biology, and cellular proliferation.
This antibody is part of a broader antibody panel offered by NSJ Bioreagents.
Optimal dilution of the p27Kip1 Antibody / Broad WB Validation Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Recombinant full-length human CDKN1B/p27Kip1 protein was used as the immunogen for the recombinant p27Kip1 antibody.
Aliquot the p27Kip1 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
p27Kip1 antibody, CDKN1B antibody, p27 antibody, Kip1 antibody, p27Kip1 WB antibody
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