PCBP2 (Poly(rC)-binding Protein 2, Alpha-CP2, Heterogeneous Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein E2, MGC110998) (FITC)

Mab

IgG2a, k

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. No preservative added. Labeled with Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).

Full length recombinant corresponding to aa1-363 from human PCBP2 (AAH01155) with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26kD.

The protein encoded by this gene appears to be multifunctional. Along with PCBP-1 and hnRNPK, it is one of the major cellular poly(rC)-binding proteins. The encoded protein contains three K-homologous (KH) domains which may be involved in RNA binding. Together with PCBP-1, this protein also functions as a translational coactivator of poliovirus RNA via a sequence-specific interaction with stem-loop IV of the IRES, promoting poliovirus RNA replication by binding to its 5'-terminal cloverleaf structure. It has also been implicated in translational control of the 15-lipoxygenase mRNA, human papillomavirus type 16 L2 mRNA, and hepatitis A virus RNA. The encoded protein is also suggested to play a part in formation of a sequence-specific alpha-globin mRNP complex which is associated with alpha-globin mRNA stability. This multiexon structural mRNA is thought to be retrotransposed to generate PCBP-1, an intronless gene with functions similar to that of PCBP2. This gene and PCBP-1 have paralogous genes (PCBP3 and PCBP4) which are thought to have arisen as a result of duplication events of entire genes. Thsi gene also has two processed pseudogenes (PCBP2P1 and PCBP2P2). Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, FLISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Immunofluorescence: 10ug/ml
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 3ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

AA Sequence:
MDTGVIEGGLNVTLTIRLLMHGKEVGSIIGKKGESVKKMREESGARINISEGNCPERIITLAGPTNAIFKAFAMIIDKLEEDISSSMTNSTAASRPPVTLRLVVPASQCGSLIGKGGCKIKEIRESTGAQVQVAGDMLPNSTERAITIAGIPQSIIECVKQICVVMLESPPKGVTIPYRPKPSSSPVIFAGGQDRYSTGSDSASFPHTTPSMCLNPDLEGPPLEAYTIQGQYAIPQPDLTKLHQLAMQQSHFPMTHGNTGFSGIESSSPEVKGYWAGLDASAQTTSHELTIPNDLIGCIIGRQGAKINEIRQMSGAQIKIANPVEGSTDRQVTITGSAASISLAQYLINVRLSSETGGMGSS

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.