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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human UBE2F recombinant protein (Position: M1-R185) was used as the immunogen for the UBE2F antibody. |
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Overview
UBE2F Antibody / NEDD8-conjugating enzyme E2 F is a anti-UBE2F Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Lyophilized format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunofluorescence (IF), Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: UBE2F
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Lyophilized
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC, ICC/IF, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
Functionally, UBE2F antibody identifies a 185-amino-acid cytoplasmic enzyme that activates and transfers NEDD8 to cullin 5 and other CRL components. UBE2F works specifically with the E3 ligase RBX2 (RNF7), forming a selective neddylation module distinct from UBE2M (UBC12). Through this modification, UBE2F regulates CRL activity, affecting cell cycle progression, signal transduction, and stress responses.
The UBE2F gene is located on chromosome 5q31.2 and is expressed in multiple tissues, including testis, brain, and lung. Its expression is cell cycle-dependent and induced under oxidative stress. UBE2F ensures timely activation of CRLs, thereby influencing ubiquitin-mediated degradation of regulatory proteins such as p27 and HIF1A.
Pathologically, dysregulation of UBE2F contributes to cancer and oxidative stress-related disorders. Overexpression promotes degradation of tumor suppressors, while inhibition can stabilize proteins that restrain cell proliferation. UBE2F has emerged as a therapeutic target for modulating proteostasis and redox balance in malignant cells.
UBE2F antibody is suitable for western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence to detect neddylation components and study ubiquitin-like modification systems.
Structurally, UBE2F contains a conserved catalytic cysteine residue within its E2 core domain, forming a thioester bond with activated NEDD8. This structure enables transfer to substrate-bound E3 ligases. This antibody helps characterize UBE2F's mechanistic role in the neddylation cascade and its impact on CRL activity.
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.
- 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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