Abcam, ab15716, Anti-SMUG1 antibody

Size: 100µg
Goat Polyclonal SMUG1 antibody. Suitable for ICC, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human Single-strand selective monofunctional uracil DNA glycosylase aa 1-50.
Key facts
Host species:Goat,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC, Flow Cyt (Intra)See reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human Single-strand selective monofunctional uracil DNA glycosylase aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q53HV7

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide., Storage buffer-pH: 7.3Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.5% BSA, 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.
SMUG1 also known as Single-strand-selective Monofunctional Uracil-DNA Glycosylase 1 plays a role in DNA repair mechanisms. It is an enzyme involved in the base excision repair (BER) pathway specializing in the removal of uracil from single-stranded DNA. SMUG1 has a molecular weight of about 33 kDa. The protein is expressed in various tissues with notable presence in the brain liver and lung. Its expression levels adjust according to the tissue's need for active DNA repair.
Biological function summary
The process of DNA metabolism relies heavily on mechanisms related to the SMUG1 enzyme. As part of the DNA repair machinery it identifies and excises uracil bases from DNA which result from deamination of cytosine or misincorporation during DNA synthesis. SMUG1 does not function within a larger protein complex but interacts dynamically with other repair proteins like AP endonucleases. This activity helps maintain genomic stability by preventing mutations that could arise from uracil incorporation.
Pathways
SMUG1 contributes importantly to the base excision repair pathway an important process for DNA maintenance. This pathway addresses small non-helix-distorting base lesions such as deaminated oxidized or alkylated bases. Within this pathway SMUG1's activity aligns with other glycosylases and the APEX1 protein which processes the abasic sites left after SMUG1 removes uracil. Furthermore SMUG1's function supports the overall cellular DNA damage response signaling when repair and further processing are necessary.
Alterations in the SMUG1 protein have connections to cancer and neurodegeneration. Loss of SMUG1 activity may result in accumulation of mutations due to unprocessed uracil in the DNA contributing to tumorigenesis. In particular studies have shown links between SMUG1 and glioma where defective DNA repair mechanisms escalate mutation rates. Also in neurodegenerative disorders it contributes directly through genomic instability with connections to APEX1 showing potential overlapping repair functions critical for neuron maintenance.