Abcam, ab5992, Anti-PHAP1 antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal PHAP1 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human ANP32A.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human ANP32A. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P39687,
Specificity:This antibody does not cross-react with PHAP12a or PHAPIII.

Product details:
Apoptosis is related to many diseases and development. Caspase-9 plays a central role in cell death induced by a variety of apoptosis activators. Cytochrome c, after released from mitochondria, binds to Apaf-1, which forms an apoptosome that in turn binds to and activate procaspase-9. Activated caspase-9 cleaves and activates the effector caspases (caspase-3, -6 and –7), which are responsible for the proteolytic cleavage of many key proteins in apoptosis. The tumor suppressor putative HLA-DR-associated proteins (PHAPs) were recently identified as important regulators of mitochondrion apoptosis. PHAP appears to facilitate apoptosome-mediated caspase-9 activation and to stimulate the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. PHAP was also shown to oppose both Ras- and Myc-mediated cell transformation.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Ion exchange chromatography DEAE-C, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 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, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
PHAP1 also known as putative HLA-associated protein 1 or ANP32A is a multifunctional phosphoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 32 kDa. It exists within the nucleus and cytoplasm indicating its role in various cellular processes. PHAP1 expression is found across diverse tissues showing its widespread functional requirements in different biological contexts.
Biological function summary
PHAP1 plays an important role in regulating apoptosis and cell proliferation. It interacts with components of the INHAT complex which inhibits histone acetylation impacting chromatin remodeling and gene expression. By doing so it influences many cellular events such as cell cycle progression and differentiation. PHAP1's involvement in regulating cell death makes it a target for studying mechanisms underlying cell survival.
Pathways
PHAP1 is associated with apoptosis and cell signaling processes. It is intricately linked with the p38 MAPK signaling pathway important in stress response and inflammation. In these contexts PHAP1 interacts with proteins such as caspases and protein phosphatase 2A which are important for cellular responses to external and internal stimuli.
PHAP1 shows connections with cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Altered expression levels of PHAP1 have been observed in certain types of cancers possibly affecting tumor growth and treatment responses. In neurodegeneration relations have been reported with tau proteins suggesting PHAP1's role in tauopathies potentially influencing disease progression and providing insights into therapeutic targets.