Abcam, ab225706, Anti-YB1 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal YB1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human YBX1 aa 250 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human YBX1 aa 250 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P67809

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab225706 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to YB1 immobilized on solid support., Storage buffer-pH: 6.8 - 7.4Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azideConstituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.1% BSA, 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.
Y-box Binding Protein 1 (YB1) also known as YBX1 is a multifunctional protein with a mass of approximately 36 kDa. It belongs to the cold shock protein family that contains a highly conserved cold shock domain. YB1 is broadly expressed across many tissues predominantly found in the cytoplasm and nucleus where it functions as a transcription factor and RNA-binding protein. Through its transcriptional regulatory activity YB1 can bind to Y-box sequences in the promoter regions of genes and modulate their expression.
Biological function summary
YB1 plays vital roles in regulating cell proliferation stress response and differentiation. It does not operate alone; it interacts with various complexes notably ribonucleoprotein complexes. YB1 regulates gene expression at both transcriptional and translational levels impacting cell cycle progression and apoptosis pathways. Its ability to bind RNA and DNA makes it integral in controlling the expression of genes related to stress responses and developmental processes.
Pathways
YB1 is essential in many signaling pathways that govern cell growth and survival including the PI3K/AKT pathway and MAPK pathway. In these pathways it interacts with proteins like AKT1 and MAPK3 influencing cellular responses to external and internal stimuli. These interactions reveal the adaptability of YB1 in various cellular contexts allowing it to mediate pathway-specific responses to environmental cues thereby promoting the maintenance of cellular homeostasis and adaptation.
The dysregulation of YB1 has been linked to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Overexpression or altered localization of YB1 often in connection with other proteins such as p53 contributes to tumorigenesis by enhancing cell proliferation and inhibiting programmed cell death. In neurodegenerative diseases impaired YB1 function can negatively affect neuronal survival potentially mediated through its interactions with proteins like tau which are implicated in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Understanding of these associations highlights the potential of YB1 as a therapeutic target in disease management.