Cell division cycle 2 (cdc2) is a cell cycle control component in the eukaryotic cell cycle. In fission yeast, cdc2 is the determinant of whether a cell enters S phase or mitosis. The zebrafish homologue of cdc2 is a catalytic subunit of the maturation promoting factor (MPF), where it is coupled with the regulatory subunit cyclin B. Treatment of fully grown zebrafish oocytes with 17,20-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one (17,20-DP), a natural maturing hormone in fishes, induced the oocytes to mature via activation of MPF. However, 17,20-DP treatment of growing oocytes fails to induce maturation. Immunoblotting experiments revealed that cdc2 and cdk7 concentrations are virtually constant throughout oogenesis.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:5000-1:20,000
Western Blot: 1:500-1:1000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Control Peptide: C2571-20Y
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.