Abcam, ab190252, Anti-PINX1/LPTS antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal PINX1/LPTS antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human PINX1 aa 200-300.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human PINX1 aa 200-300. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q96BK5

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab190252 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to PINX1/LPTS immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: 99% Tris citrate/phosphate, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
PINX1 also known as LPTS is a nuclear protein known for its role as a telomerase inhibitor. It has a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa. This protein is expressed in various tissues including the heart liver and brain. PINX1/LPTS plays an important mechanical role in maintaining the stability of chromosomal ends by binding to telomerase and its components within the nucleus.
Biological function summary
PINX1/LPTS serves as a regulatory factor that ensures genomic integrity by directly inhibiting telomerase. It is not confirmed part of a specific large protein complex but its interaction with telomerase suggests it functions closely within a group of regulatory proteins. Its activity contributes to cell cycle regulation particularly influencing cellular senescence and apoptosis by controlling telomere length.
Pathways
The role of PINX1/LPTS in telomerase inhibition places it in the context of telomeric maintenance and regulation pathways. It closely associates with proteins such as hTERT the catalytic subunit of telomerase and influences the shelterin complex pathways which protect telomeres from being recognized as DNA damage. This positioning emphasizes its involvement in regulating cell aging and proliferation pathways.
PINX1/LPTS's involvement in telomere length regulation connects it to conditions like cancer where telomerase activity commonly increases. Altered function of PINX1 has been observed in several cancer types influencing tumor growth and progression. Additionally dysregulation of telomere maintenance in which PINX1 plays a part also links it to disorders like dyskeratosis congenita a condition marked by abnormal telomere shortening.