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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human NCAPG recombinant protein (Position: M1-R993) was used as the immunogen for the NCAPG antibody. |
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Overview
NCAPG Antibody / Non-SMC condensin I complex subunit G is a anti-NCAPG Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human. Reported localization: Nuclear, cytoplasmic.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NCAPG
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
During cell division, NCAPG antibody identifies a protein critical for organizing chromatin architecture. NCAPG, together with SMC2, SMC4, NCAPH, and NCAPD2, composes condensin I, which compacts chromatin fibers into mitotic chromosomes. It binds ATP-dependent SMC core units and interacts with regulatory partners that modulate DNA topology and cohesion release. In addition to its structural role, NCAPG has been linked to transcriptional regulation, genomic stability, and cell proliferation pathways. Abnormal expression of NCAPG correlates with aneuploidy, mitotic defects, and tumor progression in various cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma, glioblastoma, and lung cancer.
The NCAPG antibody is used to monitor cell cycle progression, particularly in the G2/M phase where condensin activation occurs. Knockdown of NCAPG leads to chromosome segregation errors, DNA damage, and mitotic arrest. Studies also show NCAPG involvement in DNA repair and replication stress responses. The NCAPG gene is located on chromosome 4p15.32 and encodes a 1015-amino acid nuclear protein. NCAPG's expression peaks in proliferating cells and declines upon differentiation, making it a useful marker of mitotic activity.
Beyond its canonical mitotic role, NCAPG contributes to chromatin reorganization during transcriptional activation and may interact with epigenetic regulators. Upregulation of NCAPG in cancer promotes oncogenic growth via activation of PI3K/AKT and MAPK signaling pathways. High NCAPG levels are associated with poor prognosis and therapeutic resistance, suggesting it as a biomarker and target for anti-proliferative therapy. Researchers use NCAPG antibody for western blotting, immunostaining, and flow cytometry to study mitotic chromosome structure and cell cycle regulation.
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.
- 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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