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| Alternative Names | Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6; eIF-6; B (2)GCN homolog; B4 integrin interactor; CAB; p27 (BBP); EIF6; EIF3A; ITGB4BP; OK/SW-cl.27 |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human U2AF65/U2AF2 recombinant protein (Position: M238-H470). |
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Overview
Anti-U2AF65/U2AF2 Picoband® Antibody (monoclonal, 3G9) is an antibody for U2AF2 detection raised in Mouse (Monoclonal, clone Clone: 3G9, Mouse IgG2a), with reported reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Commonly used in WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: U2AF2 (eukaryotic translation initiation factor 6); UniProt: P26368
- Antibody format: Mouse, Monoclonal, clone Clone: 3G9, Mouse IgG2a
- Molecular weight: 65 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-U2AF65/U2AF2 Picoband® Antibody (monoclonal, 3G9) catalog # M03639-1.
Biological background
Biological context: Binds to the 60S ribosomal subunit and prevents its association with the 40S ribosomal subunit to form the 80S initiation complex in the cytoplasm. Behaves as a stimulatory translation initiation factor downstream insulin/growth factors. Is also involved in ribosome biogenesis. Associates with pre-60S subunits in the nucleus and is involved in its nuclear export. Cytoplasmic release of TIF6 from 60S subunits and nuclear relocalization is promoted by a RACK1 (RACK1)-dependent protein kinase C activity. In tissues responsive to insulin, controls fatty acid synthesis and glycolysis by exerting translational control of adipogenic transcription factors such as CEBPB, CEBPD and ATF4 that have G/C rich or uORF in their 5'UTR. Required for ROS-dependent megakaryocyte maturation and platelets formation, controls the expression of mitochondrial respiratory chain genes involved in reactive oxygen species (ROS) synthesis. Involved in miRNA-mediated gene silencing by the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC). Required for both miRNA-mediated translational repression and miRNA-mediated cleavage of complementary mRNAs by RISC. Modulates cell cycle progression and global translation of pre-B cells, its activation seems to be rate-limiting in tumorigenesis and tumor growth.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: nucleolus. Cytoplasm, tissue context: Expressed at very high levels in colon carcinoma with lower levels in normal colon and ileum and lowest levels in kidney and muscle..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare U2AF2 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of U2AF2 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Assess subcellular localization patterns and co-localization with compartment markers in cultured cells.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify U2AF2-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: Splicing factor U2AF 65 kDa subunit is a protein that in humans is encoded by the U2AF2 gene. It is mapped to 19q13.42. U2 auxiliary factor (U2AF), comprised of a large and a small subunit, is a non-snRNP protein required for the binding of U2 snRNP to the pre-mRNA branch site. This gene encodes the U2AF large subunit which contains a sequence-specific RNA-binding region with 3 RNA recognition motifs and an Arg/Ser-rich domain necessary for splicing. The large subunit binds to the polypyrimidine tract of introns early during spliceosome assembly. Multiple transcript variants have been detected for this gene, but the full-length natures of only two have been determined to date.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: nucleolus. Cytoplasm
- Tissue details: Expressed at very high levels in colon carcinoma with lower levels in normal colon and ileum and lowest levels in kidney and muscle.
- Research category: Cell Adhesion Proteins,Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling,Integrins,Mediator Complex,Neuroscience,Receptors,Transcription
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