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| Alternative Names | Negative elongation factor B; NELF-B; Cofactor of BRCA1; NELFB; COBRA1; KIAA1182 |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human COBRA1 recombinant protein (Position: M1-E252). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of NELFB in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-COBRA1/NELFB Antibody Picoband® catalog # A12025-1. Tested in ELISA, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived human COBRA1 recombinant protein (Position: M1-E252). (reported region: M1-E252).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 66 kDa; calculated MW: nan
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: ELISA, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
negative elongation factor complex member B. Cofactor of BRCA1, also known as COBRA1, is a human gene that encodes NELF-B. NELF-B is a subunit of negative elongation factor (NELF), which also includes NELF-A (WHSC2), either NELF-C or NELF-D (TH1L), and NELF-E (RDBP). NELF acts with DRB sensitivity-inducing factor (DSIF), a heterodimer of SPT4 (SUPT4H1) and SPT5 (SUPT5H), to cause transcriptional pausing of RNA polymerase II. COBRA1 was initially identified in a yeast two-hybrid screen using the BRCT1 domain of BRCA1 as bait. Functional note: Essential component of the NELF complex, a complex that negatively regulates the elongation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. The NELF complex, which acts via an association with the DSIF complex and causes transcriptional pausing, is counteracted by the P-TEFb kinase complex. The NELF complex is involved in HIV-1 latency possibly involving recruitment of PCF11 to paused RNA polymerase II. Binds RNA which may help to stabilize the NELF complex on nucleic acid. In vitro, binds weakly to the HIV-1 TAR RNA which is located in the long terminal repeat (LTR) of HIV-1. May be able to induce chromatin unfolding. Reported localization: Nucleus. Expression/tissue context: Widely expressed. Expressed in heart, brain, lung, placenta, liver, skeletal muscle, kidney and pancreas.
Research relevance and current trends
- Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling: Researchers commonly examine how NELFB relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Transcription: Researchers commonly examine how NELFB relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative NELFB levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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