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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Leo1 recombinant protein (amino acids E333-K571) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Leo1 antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Leo1 Antibody / RNA polymerase-associated protein LEO1 is a anti-LEO1 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), IHC-P, Immunofluorescence (IF) with listed reactivity in Zebrafish. Reported localization: Nuclear.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: LEO1
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC-P, IF
Biological background
The Leo1 protein interacts with RNA polymerase two and other components of the transcription machinery to facilitate proper transcriptional progression and co transcriptional histone modifications. It is especially important in regulating genes involved in developmental pathways and stem cell maintenance.
In zebrafish embryos, Leo1 is expressed in proliferative regions such as the developing brain, spinal cord, and somites. Functional studies have shown that disruption of Leo1 leads to defects in neural development, patterning of body structures, and cell cycle progression. These findings highlight its essential role in coordinating transcriptional programs during embryogenesis.
Because of its conservation across vertebrate species and its involvement in fundamental gene regulatory processes, zebrafish Leo1 is widely used in studies of transcriptional control, developmental biology, and epigenetic regulation. It is also a useful target for exploring how dysregulation of transcription elongation may contribute to developmental disorders and diseases such as cancer.
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.
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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