The Cell-division cycle protein 20 is an essential regulator of cell division that is encoded by the CDC20 gene in humans. To the best of current knowledge its most important function is to activate the anaphase promoting complex (APC/C), a large 11-13 subunit complex that initiates chromatid separation and entrance into anaphase. The APC/C-Cdc20 protein complex has two main downstream targets. Firstly, it targets securin for destruction, enabling the eventual destruction of cohesin and thus sister chromatid separation. It also targets S and M-phase (S/M) cyclins for destruction, which inactivates S/M cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) and allows the cell to exit from mitosis. A closely related protein, Cdc20homologue-1 (Cdh1) plays a complementary role in the cell cycle.

Cdc20 appears to act as a regulatory protein interacting with many other proteins at multiple points in the cell cycle. It is required for two microtubule-dependent processes: nuclear movement prior to anaphase, and chromosome separation. [Wiki].

Immunofluorescence: 1 - 2 µg/ml Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 2-4 µg/ml for 30 min at RT (1) Prediluted format: incubate for 30 min at RT (2) Titering of the Cdc20 antibody may be required for optimal performance.

1. FFPE testing requires sections to be boiled in pH6 10 mM citrate buffer for 10 - 20 minutes, followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes, prior to staining.
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimised for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Type: Primary
Antigen: CDC20
Clonality: Monoclonal
Clone: CLDC20-1
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Epitope:
Host: Mouse
Isotype: IgG1, kappa
Reactivity: Human