Abcam, ab198120, Recombinant human WHSC1/NSD2 protein (Catalytic domain)

Size: 50µg
Recombinant human WHSC1/NSD2 protein (Catalytic domain) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 941 to 1240 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >82%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>82% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Specific Activity: 0.036 pmol/min/μgAssay Conditions: Add 50 μL reaction mix (100 μM S-adenosylmethionine, and 50-250 ng WHSC1/NSD2 in HMT buffer 7) to wells coated with the substrate. Incubate at 37oC for 2 hours. Add antibody against methylated K36 residue of histone H3, incubate 1 hour. Then, add secondary HRP-labeled antibody and incubate 30 minutes. Finally, add HRP chemiluminescent substrates and read luminescence.,
Accession:O96028,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8.5Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.74% Sodium chloride, 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione, 0.08% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
WHSC1 also known as NSD2 is a histone methyltransferase enzyme involved in the methylation of lysine 36 on histone H3. This enzyme facilitates the addition of a methyl group which affects chromatin structure and gene expression. NSD2 is also called WHSC1L1 or Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1-like 1. It has a molecular weight around 153 kDa. Researchers observe the expression of WHSC1/NSD2 predominantly in the nucleus but it is present in various tissues including lymphoid organs and certain types of cancer cells.
Biological function summary
WHSC1/NSD2 functions as an epigenetic regulator modifying histones to modulate transcriptional activity. It exists as part of a larger protein complex that includes several chromatin-associated proteins. Its role in histone methylation influences gene expression impacting cell differentiation survival and proliferation. Through controlling gene transcription WHSC1/NSD2 plays a significant role in development and cellular responses to environmental signals.
Pathways
WHSC1/NSD2 participates in key biological processes such as the cell cycle and DNA damage response pathways. It influences histone modification pathways by interacting with other proteins like SETD2 and H3K36me3 which are important for maintaining genomic integrity. In the DNA damage response NSD2 works together with proteins such as ATM coordinating repair mechanisms and cell cycle progression.
Alterations in WHSC1/NSD2 expression or function associate with multiple myeloma and Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. In multiple myeloma overexpression or mutations of WHSC1/NSD2 lead to altered gene expression profiles and promote cancer cell proliferation. Within this context NSD2 often interacts with MMSET and FGFR3 proteins contributing to oncogenic transformation. Additionally mutations in WHSC1/NSD2 link to Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome a genetic condition characterized by growth delay and intellectual disability.