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Overview
Histone H2A (mono methyl K118) Antibody / HIST1H2AB is a anti-H2A Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 31H85 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: H2A
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 31H85, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, ICC, IF
Biological background
Histone modifications such as acetylation, methylation, and phosphorylation function as signals that recruit or repel regulatory proteins. Research using Histone H2A (mono methyl K118) antibody has demonstrated that lysine 118 monomethylation influences transcriptional elongation and DNA damage repair. The modification occurs in the globular domain of histone H2A, suggesting a structural impact on nucleosome stability and interactions with regulatory proteins.
In development, lysine 118 methylation has been linked to regulation of gene expression programs during differentiation. Studies with Histone H2A (mono methyl K118) antibody have shown that abnormal regulation of this mark can disrupt normal transcriptional control, leading to developmental abnormalities. The modification is also dynamically regulated in response to cellular stress, indicating its importance in adaptation and signaling.
Dysregulation of histone H2A methylation, including lysine 118, has been implicated in cancer. Research using Histone H2A (mono methyl K118) antibody has revealed that changes in this modification alter chromatin accessibility and influence oncogene or tumor suppressor gene expression. Because epigenetic states are reversible, histone modifications such as H2A K118 methylation represent potential therapeutic targets in oncology.
Histone H2A (mono methyl K118) antibody is applied in chromatin immunoprecipitation, western blotting, and immunofluorescence. Chromatin immunoprecipitation maps genome wide distribution of the modification, western blotting distinguishes specific modification states, and immunofluorescence reveals nuclear distribution patterns. These applications make Histone H2A (mono methyl K118) antibody essential for chromatin biology research.
By supplying validated Histone H2A (mono methyl K118) antibody reagents,
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.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
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: Monoclonal antibodies provide a defined epitope recognition profile that can support consistent comparisons across experiments.
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