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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human TOPBP1 recombinant protein (Position: E217-Q1459) was used as the immunogen for the TOPBP1 antibody. |
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Overview
TOPBP1 Antibody / DNA topoisomerase II-binding protein 1 is a anti-TOPBP1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunoprecipitation (IP), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat. Reported localization: Nuclear, cytoplasmic.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: TOPBP1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, ICC/IF, IP, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, TOPBP1 antibody identifies a 1522-amino-acid nuclear protein that binds DNA, replication origins, and repair complexes. TOPBP1 activates ATR kinase during replication stress, recruiting it to single-stranded DNA regions coated with replication protein A (RPA). It also coordinates DNA damage repair by interacting with RAD9-RAD1-HUS1 and other checkpoint complexes, ensuring proper S-phase progression.
The TOPBP1 gene is located on chromosome 3q22.1 and is expressed in proliferating cells across many tissues. It plays key roles in origin firing by recruiting DNA polymerase alpha/primase complexes and regulating topoisomerase II at replication forks. Through its multiple BRCT domains, TOPBP1 serves as a dynamic hub for DNA replication and checkpoint signaling.
Pathologically, overexpression or mutation of TOPBP1 has been linked to genomic instability, cancer progression, and chemoresistance. Increased TOPBP1 expression is observed in breast, ovarian, and lung cancers, where it supports high replication demand and stress tolerance. Its checkpoint-regulating activity makes it a potential target for sensitizing tumors to DNA-damaging therapies. Research using TOPBP1 antibody provides insight into replication stress response and genome surveillance mechanisms.
TOPBP1 antibody is suitable for western blotting, immunofluorescence, and chromatin immunoprecipitation to detect nuclear replication complexes.
Structurally, TOPBP1 contains eight BRCT domains that recognize phosphorylated protein motifs, mediating interactions with DNA repair factors and replication initiators. This antibody helps elucidate how TOPBP1 integrates replication initiation and checkpoint control to preserve genome integrity.
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.
- 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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