Abcam, ab81897, Recombinant Human TATA binding protein TBP

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human TATA binding protein TBP is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 339 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, suitable for GSA, WB, SDS-PAGE, EMSA.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag N-Terminus,
Applications:WB, SDS-PAGE, GSA, EMSASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P20226,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.9Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.75% Potassium chloride, 0.316% Tris HCl, 0.0154% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.00584% EDTA

Product details:
1 unit equals 1 nanogram of purified protein.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°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 TATA binding protein (TBP) also known as TBP or TFIID (Transcription Factor IID) is a central player in transcription initiation. This protein weighing approximately 38 kDa binds to the TATA box a DNA sequence found in the promoter region of many genes especially those transcribed by RNA polymerase II. TBP facilitates the loading of the transcription machinery onto DNA enabling the start of transcription. It is found inside the nucleus of eukaryotic cells present across diverse cell types owing to its role in gene expression.
Biological function summary
TBP serves as a pivotal anchor in the assembly of the transcription preinitiation complex contributing to the process by bending DNA to assist other transcription factors such as TFIIA and TFIIB in binding. Its role in this complex illustrates its importance in regulating gene expression at a fundamental level. TBP’s interaction with other transcription factors ensures precise transcription regulation reflecting its significant contribution to cellular activities.
Pathways
TBP acts within the RNA polymerase II transcription initiation pathway and is integral in regulating gene expression. TBP's involvement is critical for the process of starting the transcription of mRNA. In its pathway TBP interacts with proteins like TFIID helping to anchor other transcription factors in the complex. By collaborating with these proteins TBP shapes gene regulatory networks essential for a wide range of cellular functions.
TBP is linked to conditions such as spinocerebellar ataxia type 17 (SCA17) and Huntington's disease. SCA17 is associated with mutations in the TBP gene that disrupt its usual functioning leading to neurodegeneration. In Huntington's disease TBP's interaction with proteins such as huntingtin may influence nuclear signaling pathways involved in disease progression. The understanding of TBP’s role in these disorders underlines its relevance in research focused on genetic diseases and transcription-related pathologies.