Importin subunit alpha-1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KPNA2 gene. The import of proteins into the nucleus is a process that involves at least 2 steps. The first is an energy-independent docking of the protein to the nuclear envelope and the second is an energy-dependent translocation through the nuclear pore complex. Imported proteins require a nuclear localization sequence (NLS) which generally consists of a short region of basic amino acids or 2 such regions spaced about 10 amino acids apart. Proteins involved in the first step of nuclear import have been identified in different systems. These include the Xenopus protein importin and its yeast homolog, SRP1 (a suppressor of certain temperature-sensitive mutations of RNA polymerase I in Saccharomyces cerevisiae), which bind to the NLS. KPNA2 protein interacts with the NLSs of DNA helicase Q1 and SV40 T antigen and may be involved in the nuclear transport of proteins. KPNA2 also may play a role in V(D)J recombination.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant human protein (amino acids R51-F529) was used as the immunogen for the Importin subunit alpha-1 antibody.
Isotype
Rabbit IgG
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Antigen
KPNA2
Uniprot
P52292
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose
Concentration
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the Importin subunit alpha-1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
Direct ELISA, FACS, IHC-P, WB
Dilution
Western blot: 1-2ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 2-5ug/ml,Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells,Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml
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