HP1 alpha/CBX5 Polyclonal Antibody

Background
This gene encodes a highly conserved nonhistone protein, which is a member of the heterochromatin protein family. The protein is enriched in the heterochromatin and associated with centromeres. The protein has a single N-terminal chromodomain which can bind to histone proteins via methylated lysine residues, and a C-terminal chromo shadow-domain (CSD) which is responsible for the homodimerization and interaction with a number of chromatin-associated nonhistone proteins. The encoded product is involved in the formation of functional kinetochore through interaction with essential kinetochore proteins. The gene has a pseudogene located on chromosome 3. Multiple alternatively spliced variants, encoding the same protein, have been identified.

Description
HP1 alpha/CBX5 Polyclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.

Formulation
Buffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.

Specificity
Human, Mouse

Isotype
IgG

Uniprot ID
P45973

Purification
Affinity Purified

Immunogen
Recombinant protein (or fragment). Please contact EpigenTek for more information.

Storage
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Alternative Names
HP1; HP1A; HEL25; X5

Application
WB, IF/ICC, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:500 - 1:2000; IF/ICC, 1:50 - 1:200; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.