Abcam, ab272572, Anti-ZFR antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal ZFR antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ZFR aa 450-600.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ZFR aa 450-600. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q96KR1

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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--20°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.
The zinc finger RNA-binding protein commonly known as ZFR functions mechanically as an RNA-binding protein that plays a role in RNA processing and regulation. ZFR with a molecular mass of around 115 kDa contains zinc finger motifs that facilitate its binding to RNA. It is widely expressed across various tissues with significant expression in brain and muscle tissues. ZFR interacts specifically with RNA molecules to influence their stability and processing.
Biological function summary
ZFR regulates several processes related to RNA metabolism including splicing and degradation important for maintaining cellular RNA homeostasis. ZFR also participates as a subunit in larger ribonucleoprotein complexes which are essential for post-transcriptional gene regulation. Its activity in facilitating RNA transport and stability links it to essential cellular processes impacting gene expression at the post-transcriptional level.
Pathways
ZFR engages in regulatory networks that include pathways involved in RNA processing and stabilization. It plays a part in mRNA splicing pathways important for producing mature mRNA molecules from pre-mRNA. This interaction closely relates ZFR to other proteins such as SMN and other splicing factors integrating ZFR into broader gene expression and RNA management networks.
Alterations in ZFR expression or function have links to neurological conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This link is through the dysregulation of RNA-binding proteins like TDP-43 which ZFR connects with in RNA metabolic pathways affected in ALS. Additionally ZFR-related anomalies also show associations with certain muscular disorders due to its high expression in muscle and its role in RNA processing within these tissues.