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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human BOP1 recombinant protein (Position: R157-N701) was used as the immunogen for the BOP1 antibody. |
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Overview
BOP1 Antibody / Block of proliferation 1 is a anti-BOP1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: BOP1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
BOP1 is encoded by the BOP1 gene located on human chromosome 8q24.3, a genomic region frequently amplified in cancers. The protein is approximately 80 kilodaltons and contains WD40 repeat motifs that mediate protein-protein interactions within the nucleolus. BOP1 functions as a structural scaffold coordinating pre-rRNA processing and ribonucleoprotein complex formation. Its proper activity is critical for balanced ribosome production and maintenance of genomic stability.
The BOP1 antibody detects a 100-110 kilodalton band by western blot and exhibits strong nucleolar localization by immunofluorescence. During ribosome assembly, BOP1 interacts with PES1 and WDR12 to stabilize preribosomal particles, ensuring efficient cleavage and processing of rRNA precursors. Loss of BOP1 results in accumulation of immature rRNA intermediates and nucleolar stress, leading to p53 activation and cell cycle arrest.
BOP1 also influences mitotic progression and centrosome duplication. Overexpression accelerates cell proliferation and promotes chromosomal instability, while depletion inhibits tumor cell growth. Dysregulation of BOP1 has been reported in colorectal, pancreatic, and hepatocellular carcinomas, correlating with poor prognosis and increased metastatic potential.
Because ribosome biogenesis is tightly linked to cell growth, BOP1 serves as a valuable biomarker for cancer diagnostics and as a potential target for anti-proliferative therapies.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunofluorescence: visualize subcellular distribution and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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