UBC9 Antibody / UBE2I

Overview

UBC9 Antibody / UBE2I is a research-use antibody directed against UBC9. It is supplied for use in common immunoassay contexts such as WB, IHC-P, IF, FACS, Direct ELISA (RUO).

Key elements and design rationale

• Target: UBC9.
• Description (provided): SUMO-conjugating enzyme UBC9 (UBE2I), also called UBC9, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the UBE2I gene.
• Antibody type: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), Rabbit IgG.
• Format: Antigen affinity purified; Affinity purified.
• Reported/predicted localization: Nuclear.
• Species reactivity: tested: Human, Mouse, Rat.
• Immunogen (if provided): A human recombinant protein (amino acids K65-K146 ) was used as the immunogen for the UBC9 antibody..

The information above helps you match the antibody format to your assay context, interpret species-dependent differences, and anticipate how epitope context (isoforms, PTMs, or conformational state) may influence signal.

Biological background

SUMO-conjugating enzyme UBC9 (UBE2I), also called UBC9, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the UBE2I gene. This gene encodes a member of the E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme family. It is mapped to 16p13.3. UBC9 could fully complement the mutant phenotype of a yeast ubc9 mutant strain. This gene may play a similar role via interaction with WT1, which is able to impose a block to cell cycle progression in eukaryotic cells. What's more, it could support the growth of yeast ubc9 temperature-sensitive mutants at nonpermissive temperatures, indicating that the gene is a functional homolog of yeast ubc9. UBC9 is specifically associated with FHIT, such as FHIT may be involved in cell cycle control through its interaction with UBC9.

For curated annotations (gene/protein naming, domains, isoforms, and pathway links) for UBC9, consult primary databases such as UniProt, NCBI Gene, and Ensembl.

Research relevance and current trends

• Context-dependent expression studies: researchers often examine UBC9 abundance and localization across perturbations (genetic, pharmacologic, or environmental) to connect phenotype to molecular changes.
• Reagent reproducibility: there is growing emphasis on antibody specificity checks using orthogonal approaches (e.g., genetic perturbation or independent antibodies) and transparent reporting of clone/lot information.
• Multi-modal datasets: antibody-based readouts are increasingly combined with transcriptomics and imaging to relate protein-level measurements to cell-state transitions.

Common research applications

• Western blotting (immunoblot) for relative detection of target protein abundance and apparent molecular weight.
• Immunohistochemistry for spatial mapping of target expression across tissues and cell types.
• Immunofluorescence for subcellular localization and cell-type specific expression patterns.
• FACS: commonly used to detect or compare UBC9 across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).
• Direct ELISA: commonly used to detect or compare UBC9 across experimental conditions (conceptual guidance only).

When comparing conditions, interpret changes in signal in the context of sample composition, expected localization, and any known isoform complexity for the target.

Notes for experimental interpretation

• Isoforms and PTMs: alternative splicing or post-translational modifications can change epitope accessibility and apparent molecular weight; interpret bands/signals accordingly.
• Cross-reactivity and matrix effects: background binding can vary by sample type, species, and blocking/detection chemistries; include appropriate negative controls.
• Control concepts: where feasible, use genetic perturbation (KO/KD/overexpression), orthogonal assays, or independent antibodies to support specificity claims.

Antibody considerations: Polyclonal reagents may recognize multiple epitopes and can increase sensitivity but may show broader binding profiles, while monoclonal clones provide a single-epitope readout that can improve consistency across experiments. If a conjugate is listed, the antibody supports more direct detection workflows; otherwise, it is typically used with a compatible secondary antibody.

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