Abcam, ab9549, Anti-CUG-BP1 antibody [3B1]

Size: 100µg
Mouse Monoclonal CUG-BP1 antibody. Suitable for ICC, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 24 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:3B1,
Isotype:IgG1,
Light chain type:kappa,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, ICC, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine, 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.
CUG-BP1 also known as CELF1 belongs to the CELF family of RNA-binding proteins. It is a 52-kDa protein expressed across various tissues with noticeable levels in heart and skeletal muscle. CUG-BP1 regulates alternative splicing by binding to specific CUG triplet repeats in RNA molecules. This binding influences the processing of pre-mRNAs impacting gene expression at the post-transcriptional level.
Biological function summary
The regulation by CUG-BP1 affects both mRNA stability and translation. The protein plays an important role in managing the expression of genes involved in muscle differentiation and development. CUG-BP1 often interacts with other cellular machinery forming functional complexes to facilitate its role in RNA metabolism. Its capacity to bind CUG motifs on target RNA highlights its significance in cellular processes.
Pathways
CUG-BP1 participates in pathways influencing muscle formation and maintenance. It plays part in the regulation of alternative splicing processes critical for efficient functioning of the p38 MAPK pathway. This pathway connects CUG-BP1 to other RNA-binding proteins and kinases. By doing so it affects different transcriptional and post-transcriptional processes emphasizing its critical function in cellular maintenance.
CUG-BP1 has been linked to myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and certain cancers. In DM1 the protein becomes sequestered by expanded CUG repeats in RNA disrupting its normal function. This sequestration leads to misregulated splicing events affecting various cellular functions. CUG-BP1’s interaction with other proteins such as MBNL1 further elucidates its role in disease pathogenesis highlighting its importance in understanding RNA-mediated disorders.