Analysis Note

ControlHeLa, NIH/3T3 and COS cell lysates.

Application

Research CategoryEpigenetics & Nuclear Function

Research Sub CategoryChromatin BiologyRNA Binding Protein (RBP)

Anti-HP1α Antibody, clone15.19s2 is a Mouse Monoclonal Antibody for detection of HP1α also known as HP1Hs alpha, Heterochromatin protein 1 homolog alpha & has been validated in ChIP, ICC, IHC, IP & WB.

Immunohistochemistry:
A previous lot of this antibody has been reported by an independent laboratory to detect HP1a in NIH/3T3 nuclei (Ayyanathan, K., 2003).

Immunoprecipitation/Chromatin Immunoprecipitation:
A previous lot of this antibody has been reported by an independent laboratory to immunoprecipitate HP1A from nuclear extracts and formalin-cross-linked chromatin (Ayyanathan, K., 2003).

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General description

Heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1) is a family of heterochromatic adaptor molecules involved in both gene silencing and higher order chromatin structure. All three HP1 family members (α, β, and γ) are primarily associated with centromeric heterochromatin; however, HP1β and γ also localize to euchromatic sites in the genome. HP1 proteins are approximately 25 kDa in size and each contains a conserved amino-terminal chromodomain, followed by a variable hinge region and a conserved carboxy-terminal chromoshadow domain. The chromodomain facilitates binding to histone H3 tri-methylated on Lys9, a histone "mark" closely associated with centromeric heterochromatin. The variable hinge region binds both RNA and DNA in a sequence-independent manner. The chromoshadow domain mediates the dimerization of HP1 proteins, in addition to binding multiple proteins implicated in gene silencing and heterochromatin formation, including the SUV39H histone methyltransferase, the DNMT1 and DNMT3a DNA methyltransferases and the p150 subunit of chromatin-assembly factor-1 (CAF1). In addition to contributing to heterochromatin formation and propagation, HP1 and SUV39H are also found complexed with retinoblastoma (Rb) and E2F6 proteins, both of which function to repress euchromatic gene transcription in quiescent cells. HP1 proteins are subject to multiple types of post-translational modifications, including phosphorylation, acetylation, methylation, ubiquitination and sumoylation, suggesting multiple means of regulation.

Immunogen

GST fusion protein corresponding to residues 2-191 of human HP1α protein.

Legal Information

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Linkage

Replaces: MABE479

Other Notes

Due to license agreement restrictions, this product cannot be purchased for resale.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Protein G Chromatography

Format: Purified

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG in buffer containing 0.02 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.6, 0.25 M NaCl, and 0.1% Sodium Azide before the addition of glycerol to 30%.

Quality

Routinely evaluated by western blot in acid-extracted HeLa cell lysates.

Western Blot Analysis:
0.5-2 µg/mL of this lot detected HP1α protein in acid-extracted HeLa cell lysates.

Specificity

This antibody recognizes HP1α

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Handling Recommendations:
Upon receipt, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance. Note: Variability in freezer temperatures below -20°C may cause glycerolcontaining solutions to become frozen during storage.

Target description

29 kDa