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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived zebrafish Rbbp4 recombinant protein (amino acids E365-Q424) was used as the immunogen for the Zebrafish Rbbp4 antibody. |
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Overview
Zebrafish Rbbp4 Antibody / Retinoblastoma-binding protein 4 is a anti-RBBP4 Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Zebrafish.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: RBBP4
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit Ig
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB
Biological background
Zebrafish Rbbp4 is an ortholog of the human RBBP4 protein, with a high level of sequence and functional conservation. The protein interacts with histone H4 and serves as a core component of complexes such as the nucleosome remodeling and deacetylase complex, also known as the NuRD complex. Through these interactions, Rbbp4 plays a vital role in controlling the accessibility of DNA for transcription factors and other regulatory proteins.
At present, there is no evidence of multiple isoforms of zebrafish Rbbp4 being identified, in contrast to some other chromatin associated proteins. Research on Rbbp4 in zebrafish provides insights into its roles during development, as chromatin remodeling is critical for processes such as cell differentiation, axis formation, and organ development.
Antibodies targeting zebrafish Rbbp4 protein are important tools for studies in epigenetic regulation, histone dynamics, and developmental biology. Given its orthology to human RBBP4, zebrafish Rbbp4 serves as a valuable model to study conserved mechanisms of chromatin remodeling and transcriptional regulation.
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.
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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