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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human NUP62 recombinant protein (Position: E404-D522) was used as the immunogen for the NUP62 antibody. |
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Overview
NUP62 Antibody / Nucleoporin 62 is a anti-NUP62 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as ELISA, Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Western blot (WB), FACS (Intracellular) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse. Reported localization: Nuclear, cytoplasmic.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NUP62
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): ELISA, IF, IHC, ICC, WB, FACS (Intracellular)
Biological background
NUP62 is encoded by the NUP62 gene located on human chromosome 19q13.32. The protein is approximately 520 amino acids long and contains multiple phenylalanine-glycine repeat motifs that create the selective barrier of the pore. NUP62 interacts with importins, exportins, and Ran GTPase to regulate directionality of cargo transport across the nuclear envelope.
The NUP62 antibody detects a 62 kilodalton band on western blot and shows punctate nuclear envelope staining by immunofluorescence. NUP62 forms a subcomplex with NUP54 and NUP58 to create the central transport channel, undergoing dynamic conformational changes during translocation events. This structure selectively allows passage of karyopherin-bound cargo while excluding non-specific diffusion.
Beyond transport, NUP62 participates in mitosis, where portions of the nuclear pore disassemble to allow spindle formation and chromosome segregation. Mutations or mislocalization of NUP62 disrupt nuclear-cytoplasmic communication, leading to developmental defects and neurodegeneration. Autoantibodies against NUP62 have been identified in certain autoimmune diseases, reflecting its immunogenicity when nuclear integrity is compromised.
Through its integral role in nuclear transport and cell cycle progression, NUP62 maintains genome organization and communication between nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments.
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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