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| Alternative Names | Nuclease-sensitive element-binding protein 1;CCAAT-binding transcription factor I subunit A;CBF-A;DNA-binding protein B;DBPB;Enhancer factor I subunit A;EFI-A;Y-box transcription factor;Y-box-binding protein 1;YB-1;YBX1;NSEP1, YB1; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human EHMT2/G9A |
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Overview
This product is an anti-EHMT2 antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone 22E43; isotype IgG; reactivity: Human. Reported application contexts include WB, IHC (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-EHMT2/G9A Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M01055. Tested in WB, IHC applications. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: EHMT2 (Nuclease-sensitive element-binding protein 1).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone 22E43; isotype IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human (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
EHMT2 (protein: Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (gsk3b)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Mediates pre-mRNA alternative splicing regulation. Binds to splice sites in pre-mRNA and regulates splice site selection. Binds and stabilizes cytoplasmic mRNA. Contributes to the regulation of translation by modulating the interaction between the mRNA and eukaryotic initiation factors (By similarity). Regulates the transcription of numerous genes. Its transcriptional activity on the multidrug resistance gene MDR1 is enhanced in presence of the APEX1 acetylated form at 'Lys-6' and 'Lys-7'. Binds to promoters that contain a Y-box (5'-CTGATTGGCCAA-3'), such as MDR1 and HLA class II genes. Promotes separation of DNA strands that contain mismatches or are modified by cisplatin. Has endonucleolytic activity and can introduce nicks or breaks into double-stranded DNA (in vitro). May play a role in DNA repair. Component of the CRD-mediated complex that promotes MYC mRNA stability. Binds preferentially to the 5'-[CU]CUGCG-3' motif in vitro. . Reported cellular localization context: Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Cytoplasmic granule . Secreted. Localized in cytoplasmic mRNP granules containing untranslated mRNAs. Shuttles between nucleus and cytoplasm. Predominantly cytoplasmic in proliferating cells. Cytotoxic stress and DNA damage enhance translocation to the nucleus. Localized with DDX1, MBNL1 and TIAL1 in stress granules upon stress. Secreted by mesangial and monocytic cells after inflammatory challenges. Translocates from the cytoplasm to the nucleus after and colocalizes with APEX1 in nuclear speckles after genotoxic stress. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Highly expressed in neuronal cells of fetal brain (in the majority of cells of the cortical plate, intermediate zone and ventricular zone), but not expressed in other fetal tissues. In the adult, highly expressed in the brain frontal lobe, but very low expression in other regions of brain, and not detected in heart, placenta, lung, liver, skeletal muscles, kidney and pancreas.
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cell Type Markers,Chromatin Binding Proteins,Developmental Biology,DNA/RNA Binding,Embryogenesis,Embryonic Stem Cells,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Intracellular,Stem Cells,Surface Molecules,Transcription,Tumor Associated.
- 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.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate EHMT2 antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect EHMT2 expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Detect EHMT2 in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry
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: 160-180 kDa; calculated MW: 35924 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): 160-180 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Cytoplasmic granule . Secreted. Localized in cytoplasmic mRNP granules containing untranslated mRNAs. Shuttles between nucleus and cytoplasm. Predominantly cytoplasmic in proliferating cells. Cytotoxic stress and DNA damage enhance translocation to the nucleus. Localized with DDX1, MBNL1 and TIAL1 in stress granules upon stress. Secreted by mesangial and monocytic cells after inflammatory challenges. Translocates from the cytoplasm to the nucleus after and colocalizes with APEX1 in nuclear speckles after genotoxic stress.
- Tissue details (provided): Highly expressed in neuronal cells of fetal brain (in the majority of cells of the cortical plate, intermediate zone and ventricular zone), but not expressed in other fetal tissues. In the adult, highly expressed in the brain frontal lobe, but very low expression in other regions of brain, and not detected in heart, placenta, lung, liver, skeletal muscles, kidney and pancreas.
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