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Overview
PWP1 Antibody / Periodic tryptophan protein 1 is a anti-PWP1 Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 30P43 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: PWP1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 30P43, isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Liquid
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Periodic tryptophan protein 1 homolog localizes predominantly to the nucleolus, where it interacts with ribosomal RNA processing factors. Research using PWP1 antibody has demonstrated that the protein supports maturation of 60S ribosomal subunits, ensuring proper assembly and export of ribosomes to the cytoplasm. Ribosome biogenesis is tightly linked to cellular growth and proliferation, making PWP1 essential for cell viability.
Studies with PWP1 antibody have revealed connections between the protein and growth signaling pathways such as mTOR. PWP1 integrates nutrient and growth factor signals with ribosome production, coordinating protein synthesis capacity with environmental conditions. Dysregulation of PWP1 disrupts this balance, impairing ribosomal biogenesis and cellular metabolism. This positions PWP1 at the crossroads of growth control and ribosome biology.
PWP1 has also been implicated in cancer biology. Research using PWP1 antibody has shown that overexpression supports tumor growth by enhancing ribosome biogenesis and protein synthesis. Elevated levels correlate with poor prognosis in cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma and breast cancer. Conversely, depletion of PWP1 reduces proliferation and induces apoptosis, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
PWP1 antibody is widely used in western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. Western blotting confirms nucleolar expression, immunohistochemistry reveals enrichment in proliferative tissues, and immunofluorescence highlights nucleolar localization. These applications make PWP1 antibody valuable in studies of nucleolar biology and cancer research.
By supplying validated PWP1 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.
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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