The CAK complex regulates cell cycle progression by activating cdc2, CDK2, and CDK4 kinases through phosphorylation of a critical threonine residue in the T-loop of the CDK-cyclin complexes . The CAK complex can exist either in its free form or in association with transcription factor IIH (TFIIH), which can affect its substrate specificity . When bound to TFIIH, CAK preferentially phosphorylates the carboxy-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II, linking cell cycle control, transcriptional regulation, and DNA repair .
The Mouse Anti Human Cyclin-H Antibody is a polyclonal antibody produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues near the carboxy-terminus of cyclin H . These antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography . The antibody detects endogenous levels of cyclin H and does not cross-react with other family members at physiological levels .