Abcam, ab70185, Anti-RanBP1 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal RanBP1 antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human RANBP1.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IP, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human RANBP1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P43487

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab70185 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to RanBP1 immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 1.815% Tris, 1.764% Sodium citrate, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, 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.
RanBP1 also known as Ran-binding protein 1 is an important player in the regulation of the Ran GTPase cycle integral to transport processes across the nuclear envelope. This protein has a mass of about 23 kDa. In humans RanBP1 shows expression in various tissues with higher levels observed in testis and brain. It directly interacts with Ran a small GTPase helping to modulate its activity by promoting the conversion between the active GTP-bound form and the inactive GDP-bound form.
Biological function summary
RanBP1 functions closely with Ran GTPase in the nucleocytoplasmic transport system where it is part of a complex with Ran and other factors like importins and exportins. It aids in the stabilization of the Ran-GTPase complex facilitating the release of cargo molecules and ensuring efficient transport cycles within the cells. RanBP1 in conjunction with Ran regulates the dynamic transport of proteins and RNA essential for maintaining cellular compartmentalization.
Pathways
The RanBP1 protein plays a role in the Ran GTPase cycle and nucleocytoplasmic transport pathways. These pathways are essential to cellular dynamics affecting overall transport between the cytoplasm and the nucleus. Furthermore RanBP1 affects interactions with proteins such as RanGAP1 contributing to the regulation of Ran activity cycles and supporting cellular functions including mitosis and RNA processing.
Research indicates that alterations in RanBP1 expression and function relate to cancer progression and neurodegenerative conditions. Misregulation of RanBP1 can affect nuclear transport balance impacting cancer-promoting pathways. Its interaction with Ran and its pathway-related proteins like importin beta suggests a role in tumorigenesis by contributing to aberrant cell cycle regulation and mitotic errors while its importance in neuron function suggests involvement in neurodegenerative disease mechanisms.