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Overview
PRPF4 Antibody / Pre mRNA processing factor 4 is a anti-PRPF4 Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 30P60 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PRPF4
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 30P60, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC
Biological background
PRPF4 antibody is widely used in molecular biology and genetic research. Mutations in PRPF4 are linked to retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease characterized by progressive photoreceptor loss. By detecting PRPF4, researchers can study the molecular basis of splicing related diseases and investigate how splicing defects cause tissue specific pathology despite the ubiquitous nature of the spliceosome.
In western blot assays, a PRPF4 antibody detects protein bands of the expected size in nuclear extracts. Immunohistochemistry reveals PRPF4 expression in retina and other tissues, while immunofluorescence highlights nuclear localization in splicing speckles. These applications support detailed study of spliceosomal proteins in cells and tissues.
PRPF4 is critical for RNA splicing fidelity and gene expression regulation. Disruption of PRPF4 function alters transcriptome diversity and contributes to developmental abnormalities. Its role in retinitis pigmentosa underscores the importance of splicing factors in specialized tissues such as retina. By applying PRPF4 antibody, scientists can explore how mutations affect splicing and develop potential therapeutic strategies to restore RNA processing.
PRPF4 also interacts with kinases and other splicing regulators, linking it to signaling pathways that modulate spliceosome dynamics. These interactions suggest broader roles for PRPF4 in cell cycle control and stress responses. As a result, PRPF4 antibody is valuable for investigating how splicing integrates with cellular physiology.
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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.
- 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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