PABP, for Poly(A)-binding protein, is an essential, well-conserved, multifunctional protein involved in translational initiation, mRNA biogenesis and degradation. PABP is required for the shortening of the 3' poly(A) tail of eukaryotic mRNA and translation initiation. The interaction between PABP and eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4G (eIF4G) facilitates translational initiation of polyadenylated mRNAs. This interaction is mediated, at least in part, by elF4G, which bridges the mRNA termini by simultaneously binding PABP and the cap-binding protein, elF4E. With lower affinities, PABP can also associate with non-poly(A) sequences. The physiological consequences of these PABP/RNA interactions are far from clear but may include functions such as translational silencing. PABP is a modular protein, with four N-terminal RNA-binding domains and an extensive C-terminus. During poliovirus infection, cleavage of eIF4GII and PABP have been proposed to contribute to complete host translation shutoff. The human PABP gene maps to chromosome 8q22.2-q23 and encodes a 633 amino acid protein.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPIFELISA
recommended for detection of PABP1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including canine
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
epitope corresponding to amino acids 1-300 (deletion 82-129) mapping at the N-terminus of PABP of human origin
Tissue Specificity
epitope corresponding to amino acids 1-300 (deletion 82-129) mapping at the N-terminus of PABP of human origin
Western blot analysis of PABP expression in mouse testis tissue extract.
Application
Western blot analysis of PABP expression in HeLa whole cell lysate.
Application Notes
recommended for detection of PABP1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including canine
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short-term storage, store at 4° C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.