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HP1α Antibody
SPA-05231
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| Target Information | |
|---|---|
| Target Name | HP1α |
| Gene Abbr. | CBX5 |
| Gene ID | 23468 |
| Full Name | chromobox 5 |
| Alias | HEL25, HP1, HP1A |
| Introduction | Heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1) is a family of heterochromatic adaptor molecules involved in both gene silencing and higher order chromatin structure. All three HP1 family members (α, β, and γ) are primarily associated with centromeric heterochromatin; however, HP1β and γ also localize to euchromatic sites in the genome. HP1 proteins are approximately 25 kDa in size and contain a conserved amino-terminal chromodomain, followed by a variable hinge region and a conserved carboxy-terminal chromoshadow domain. The chromodomain facilitates binding to histone H3 tri-methylated at Lys9, a histone "mark" closely associated with centromeric heterochromatin. The variable hinge region binds both RNA and DNA in a sequence-independent manner. The chromoshadow domain mediates the dimerization of HP1 proteins, in addition to binding multiple proteins implicated in gene silencing and heterochromatin formation, including the SUV39H histone methyltransferase, the DNMT1 and DNMT3a DNA methyltransferases, and the p150 subunit of chromatin-assembly factor-1 (CAF1). In addition to contributing to heterochromatin formation and propagation, HP1 and SUV39H are also found complexed with retinoblastoma (Rb) and E2F6 proteins, both of which function to repress euchromatic gene transcription in quiescent cells. HP1 proteins are subject to multiple types of post-translational modifications, including phosphorylation, acetylation, methylation, ubiquitination, and sumoylation, suggesting multiple means of regulation. |
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Clone No. | N/A |
| Immunogen | Synthetic peptide corresponding to the carboxy terminus of human HP1alpha. |
| Source/Purification | Antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to the carboxy terminus of human HP1alpha. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography. |
| Usage | |
|---|---|
| Application | WB, IP, IF, IHC, ChIP, FC |
| Dilutions | Western Blot (1:1000); Immunoprecipitation (1:25) |
| MW(KDa) | 25 |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey |
| Sensitivity | Endogenous |
| Specificity | It detects endogenous levels of total HP1alpha protein. The antibody does not cross-react with HP1 beta or HP1 gamma proteins. |
| Storage & Handling | |
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| Storage Buffer | Supplied in 10 mM sodium HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg/mL BSA and 50% glycerol. |
| Preservative | No Preservative |
| Storage Temp. | Store at -20 °C. |
| Handling | Do not aliquot the antibody. |
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