Abcam, ab3853, Anti-RFC1 antibody

Size: 50µL
Rabbit Polyclonal RFC1 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human RFC1.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human RFC1. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P35251

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7 - 8Preservative: 0.1% 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-+4°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.
The Reduced Folate Carrier 1 (RFC1) also known as SLC19A1 is a membrane protein that facilitates the transport of reduced folates and antifolate drugs into the cell. It exhibits a mass of approximately 65 kDa. RFC1 functions as an integral part of the cell membrane predominantly expressed in epithelial tissues including the intestine and placenta. It acts as a folate transporter that enables cellular uptake of folates critical for DNA synthesis and repair nucleotide biosynthesis and methylation reactions.
Biological function summary
RFC1 plays a major role in maintaining intracellular concentrations of folates a necessity for cell division and growth. It is part of a broader folate transport system ensuring proper utilization of folates in metabolic processes. The protein functions alongside the Proton-Coupled Folate Transporter (PCFT) and the Folate Receptor (FR) which work in tandem yet accommodate different pH levels and folate forms.
Pathways
RFC1 is essential to the folate metabolic pathway ensuring the movement of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate a critical form of folate across cell membranes. It engages in interactions with proteins like methionine synthase which play a role in homocysteine remethylation to methionine. This pathway is indispensable to methyl group transfer reactions impacting genome stability and gene expression.
Dysfunction in RFC1 activity associates with conditions such as hereditary folate malabsorption and increased susceptibility to certain cancers. Its impaired function can lead to low folate uptake causing severe consequences in rapidly dividing cells. Evidence indicates that alterations in RFC1 activity can influence the effectiveness of antifolate chemotherapeutic agents involving proteins like thymidylate synthase that depend on folate availability.