Abcam, ab72533, Anti-RNF128/GRAIL antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal RNF128/GRAIL antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 4 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF128 aa 200-300.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF128 aa 200-300. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q8TEB7

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 0.2% 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.
RNF128 also known as Gene Related to Anergy in Lymphocytes (GRAIL) is an E3 ubiquitin ligase with a molecular mass of approximately 44 kDa. This protein plays a mechanical role in tagging proteins with ubiquitin marking them for degradation by the proteasome. RNF128 is expressed in various tissues but it shows significant expression in immune cells particularly T cells. The protein contributes to regulating protein stability which is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis and proper immune function.
Biological function summary
RNF128 is integral in regulating T cell anergy a state where T cells become unresponsive to antigenic stimulation. This protein helps maintain immune tolerance by suppressing excessive T cell responses preventing autoimmune reactions. RNF128 performs its biological function by being part of a complex that modulates signaling pathways involved in lymphocyte activation. Its expression and activity are modulated during immune responses regulating immune cell function and maintaining balance within the immune system.
Pathways
RNF128 is significantly involved in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway impacting signal transduction and transcription processes. This protein is relevant in pathways related to immune tolerance particularly in controlling T cell receptor signaling. RNF128 interacts with other proteins like CD28 and CTLA-4 which are critical to T cell co-stimulatory and inhibitory pathways respectively. This interaction ensures the fine-tuning of immune responses preventing inappropriate activation that can lead to pathological states.
RNF128 has associations with autoimmune diseases and cancer. Its role in regulating immune tolerance links it to conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus where dysregulation can lead to an exaggerated immune response. Additionally RNF128's involvement in modulating T cell inactivity makes it relevant in certain cancers where immune evasion plays a critical role in disease progression. Through these conditions RNF128 remains connected with proteins like PD-1 which are involved in inhibitory pathways important for maintaining immune homeostasis.