| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins C1/C2;hnRNP C1/C2;HNRNPC;HNRPC; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human BANF1 |
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Overview
This product is an anti-BANF1 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 20B35; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC, ICC, IF, Flow (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-BANF1 Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02734-1. Tested in WB, IHC, ICC/IF, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: BANF1 (Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins C1/C2).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 20B35; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
BANF1 (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 zeta chain) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Binds pre-mRNA and nucleates the assembly of 40S hnRNP particles (PubMed:8264621). Specifically recognizes and binds N6- methyladenosine (m6A)-containing RNAs, a modification present at internal sites of mRNAs that affects mRNA splicing, processing and stability. M6A alters the local structure in mRNAs and long non- coding RNAs (lncRNAs) via a mechanism named 'm (6)A-switch' to facilitate binding of HNRNPC, leading to regulation of mRNA splicing (PubMed:25719671). Single HNRNPC tetramers bind 230-240 nucleotides. Trimers of HNRNPC tetramers bind 700 nucleotides. May play a role in the early steps of spliceosome assembly and pre- mRNA splicing. Interacts with poly-U tracts in the 3'-UTR or 5'- UTR of mRNA and modulates the stability and the level of translation of bound mRNA molecules (PubMed:12509468, PubMed:16010978, PubMed:7567451, PubMed:8264621). . Reported cellular localization context: Nucleus. Component of ribonucleosomes. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Widely expressed.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Chromosome Structure,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts in marker distributions.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate BANF1 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect BANF1 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect BANF1 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Localize BANF1 by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Quantify BANF1-positive cells by flow cytometry in single-cell suspensions
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 10 kDa; calculated MW: 33670 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 10 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Nucleus. Component of ribonucleosomes.
- Tissue details (provided): Widely expressed.
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