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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human SUN1 recombinant protein (Position: D32-E619) was used as the immunogen for the SUN1 antibody. |
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Overview
SUN1 Antibody / Sad1/UNC-84 domain-containing protein 1 is a anti-SUN1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: SUN1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Structurally, SUN1 is a ~90 kDa type II transmembrane protein with a conserved SUN domain that extends into the perinuclear space. It anchors to the nuclear lamina and interacts with chromatin-associated proteins inside the nucleus. SUN1 can heterodimerize with SUN2 to form diverse LINC complexes. Expression is ubiquitous, with enrichment in proliferating and differentiating cells.
Functionally, SUN1 regulates nuclear migration, anchorage, and mechanotransduction. It is essential for meiotic chromosome pairing, telomere tethering, and centrosome-nucleus coupling. SUN1 also contributes to DNA repair and genomic stability. Researchers use SUN1 antibody to study nuclear organization, mechanobiology, and chromosome dynamics.
Clinically, SUN1 mutations and dysregulation are associated with laminopathies, muscular dystrophies, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Disruption of the LINC complex impairs nuclear positioning and mechanosignaling, leading to disease. SUN1 also contributes to cancer progression by altering nuclear morphology and chromatin organization.
Experimentally, SUN1 antibody is used in western blotting to detect the ~90 kDa protein, in immunofluorescence microscopy to visualize nuclear envelope localization, and in immunohistochemistry to study tissue-specific expression. Co-immunoprecipitation with SUN1 antibody identifies binding partners within the LINC complex.
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.
- 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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