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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human RAI1 recombinant protein (Position: Q14-P1906) was used as the immunogen for the RAI1 antibody. |
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Overview
RAI1 Antibody / Retinoic acid-induced protein 1 is a anti-RAI1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: RAI1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
RAI1 is encoded by the RAI1 gene located on human chromosome 17p11.2. The protein is approximately 1906 amino acids in length and localizes predominantly to the nucleus, where it binds DNA and interacts with chromatin-modifying complexes. RAI1 acts as a transcriptional coactivator that influences gene networks involved in neuronal differentiation, circadian rhythm, and energy balance. Its expression is tightly controlled during embryonic development and in brain regions such as the hypothalamus and cortex.
The RAI1 antibody detects a 220 kilodalton band by western blot and reveals nuclear staining under immunofluorescence microscopy. Haploinsufficiency or deletion of RAI1 causes Smith-Magenis syndrome, characterized by developmental delay, sleep disturbances, and behavioral abnormalities. Conversely, duplication of the RAI1 region is associated with Potocki-Lupski syndrome, illustrating the gene's sensitivity to dosage imbalance.
RAI1 influences circadian rhythm through regulation of CLOCK and BMAL1 targets and modulates neuroplasticity and metabolic pathways. It may also interact with histone-modifying enzymes to alter chromatin accessibility. Dysregulation of RAI1 expression or mutation contributes to neuropsychiatric disorders including autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and intellectual disability.
Because RAI1 governs transcriptional networks essential for neuronal function and rhythmic homeostasis, it serves as a vital link between chromatin dynamics and brain physiology.
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.
- 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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