Abcam, ab72226, Anti-USP48 antibody

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Polyclonal USP48 antibody. Suitable for IP, WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 10 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human USP48.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IP, WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human USP48. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q86UV5

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-ab72226 was affinity purified using an epitope specific to USP48 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 conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
USP48 also known as Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 48 acts as a deubiquitinating enzyme. It specifically removes ubiquitin from target proteins influencing protein stability and function. USP48 has a molecular mass of approximately 130 kDa. This enzyme expresses in various tissues with significant levels observed in the brain and immune cells. Researchers recognize its involvement in protein homeostasis through regulation of protein degradation pathways.
Biological function summary
Protein deubiquitination by USP48 affects cellular processes such as DNA repair transcription regulation and signal transduction. USP48 does not function as part of a stable complex but it associates transiently with substrates and other molecular partners during its activity. It has a role in maintaining genomic stability by modulating transcription factors and repair proteins through deubiquitination.
Pathways
One can find USP48 participating in the NF-kB signaling pathway. It stabilizes RelA an important NF-kB subunit by removing ubiquitin which influences the transcription of genes involved in immune response and inflammation. USP48 also interacts with proteins such as OTUB1 in these pathways contributing to the balance of protein ubiquitination and deubiquitination within the cell.
Research connections exist between USP48 and several cancers including glioblastoma due to its regulation of pathways that control cell survival and proliferation. USP48's interactions with NF-kB impact glioblastoma progression by altering the expression of genes that promote cell growth. Defective USP48 activity also associates with neurodegenerative disorders where its modulation of protein stability could contribute to neuron degeneration through inadequate DNA repair mechanisms.