A class of proteins termed type 1 protein arginine N-methyltransferase (PRMT) enzymes contribute to posttranslational modification of RNA-binding proteins, but differ in substrate specificities, oligomerization properties and subcellular localization. PRMT8, also known as HRMT1L3 or HRMT1L4 (heterogenous nuclear ribonucleioprotein methyltransferase-like protein 4), is a distinct member of the type 1 PRMT family with tissue-specific expression and plasma membrane localization. PRMT8 is specifically expressed in the brain where it functions as an arginine methyltransferase with a possible role in neuronal differentiation. It is most closely related to PRMT1 and may have arisen through a gene duplication. PRMT8 can heterodimerize with PRMT1 and has similar substrate preference. Distinguishing PRMT8 from other PRMT enzymes is its unique N-terminal myristoylation motif, which is responsible for its plasma membrane localization.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPELISA
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
recommended for detection of PRMT8 of human origin by WB IP and ELISA
Tissue Specificity
recommended for detection of PRMT8 of human origin by WB, IP and ELISA