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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human CEP63 recombinant protein (Position: Q294-D628) was used as the immunogen for the CEP63 antibody. |
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Overview
CEP63 Antibody / Centrosomal protein of 63 kDa is a anti-CEP63 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CEP63
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ELISA
Biological background
CEP63 forms a complex with CEP152 to initiate centriole duplication by recruiting the kinase PLK4 to the mother centriole. This complex establishes a platform for procentriole assembly, ensuring that centrosomes duplicate only once per cell cycle. CEP63 also interacts with proteins such as CDK5RAP2, CEP192, and CENPJ, contributing to microtubule anchoring and spindle pole organization. Co-localization studies show CEP63 associating with centriolar satellites and the mitotic spindle, underlining its importance in centrosomal integrity and mitosis.
Structurally, CEP63 contains coiled-coil domains that mediate dimerization and interactions with other centrosomal proteins. It belongs to the CEP protein family, which includes more than 30 structural and regulatory components of the centrosome. CEP63 acts as a scaffolding factor, stabilizing protein complexes essential for centriole duplication and spindle assembly. It also participates in DNA damage signaling by localizing to damaged chromatin and facilitating checkpoint activation in collaboration with ATM and MDC1.
Functionally, CEP63 links centrosome duplication to cell cycle progression and DNA repair. It ensures accurate chromosome segregation and prevents aneuploidy. In developing neurons, CEP63 supports centriole cohesion and ciliogenesis, highlighting its role in neurodevelopment. During embryogenesis, CEP63 expression coincides with periods of rapid cell proliferation. Tissue-specific studies show that CEP63 supports germ cell division and early brain morphogenesis by maintaining centrosome integrity.
Dysregulation or loss of CEP63 function has been associated with microcephaly and primary immunodeficiency disorders. Mutations in CEP63 disrupt centriole duplication, leading to mitotic defects, centrosome amplification, and genomic instability. In cancer, CEP63 overexpression has been observed in glioblastoma and breast carcinoma, where it contributes to uncontrolled proliferation. Pathway involvement includes cell cycle regulation, centrosome duplication, and DNA damage checkpoint signaling.
Immunohistochemical staining using CEP63 antibody reveals pericentriolar and spindle pole localization during mitosis. The CEP63 antibody from
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.
- 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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