Anti-Phospho-CREB S133 CREB1 Antibody

The CREB (Cyclic AMP-response-element-binding-protein 1) gene encodes a transcription factor that is a member of the leucine zipper family of DNA binding proteins. This protein binds as a homodimer to the cAMP-responsive element (CRE element TGANNTCA), an octameric palindrome. Phosphorylation by cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) at serine-119 is required for interaction with DNA and phosphorylation at serine-133 allows CREB to interact with CBP (CREB binding protein) leading to interaction with RNA polymerase II. Alternate splicing of this gene results in two transcript variants encoding different isoforms.

CREB pS133, Cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein 1, Active transcription factor CREB, cAMP responsive element binding protein 1, CREB 1, CREB-1, CREB1, MGC9284, Transactivator protein

Anti-CREB pS133 was affinity purified from monospecific antiserum by immunoaffinity purification. Antiserum was first sequentially pre-adsorbed against a control E.coli lysate, nickel-purified recombinant CREB and the non-phosphorylated form of the immunizing peptide. The resultant depleted antiserum was then purified against the phosphorylated form of the immunizing peptide. This phospho specific polyclonal antibody is specific for phosphorylated pS133 of human CREB. Reactivity with non-phosphorylated CREB is minimal. This antibody does show cross-reactivity with pS133 phosphorylated CREB from mouse and rat.

Phosphorylation-dependent transcription factor that stimulates transcription upon binding to the DNA cAMP response element (CRE), a sequence present in many viral and cellular promoters. Transcription activation is enhanced by the TORC coactivators which act independently of Ser-133 phosphorylation. Involved in different cellular processes including the synchronization of circadian rhythmicity and the differentiation of adipose cells.

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