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.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant human protein (amino acids M1-S191) was used as the immunogen for the HP1 alpha antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Rat, Mouse, Human
Recombinant
No
Antigen
HP1 alpha
Uniprot
P45973
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose and 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the HP1 alpha antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
Direct ELISA, FACS, IF, IHC-P, WB
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry: 1-2ug/ml,Immunofluorescence: 2-4ug/ml,Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells,Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml