SET07 is a histone methyltransferase that methylates Lys-20 of histone H4. H4 Lys-20 methylation represents a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional repression. The nuclear SET07 protein, which associates with silent chromatin on euchromatic arms but shows no association with constitutive heterochromatin, prefers nucleosomes as substrate compared to free histones. It appears that SET07 may play a role in maintaining silent chromatin by preventing neighboring acetylation of H4 tail. Although the SET domain contains the active site of enzymatic activity, both sequences upstream and downstream of the SET domain are required for methyltransferase activity.1) Nishioka, K., et al., Mol. Cell 9(6):1201-1213 (2002).
Immunogen
This SET07 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 362-393 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human SET07.
Western blot analysis of SET07 Antibody in K562 cell line lysates (35ug/lane)
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.