Abcam, ab276071, Anti-ASF1b antibody [004]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal ASF1B antibody. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 3 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ASF1B aa 1 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:004,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human ASF1B aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9NVP2

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ASF1b also known as Anti-Silencing Function 1B is a histone chaperone that weighs approximately 22 kDa. This protein is part of the histone fold family facilitating the transfer of histone H3/H4 dimers either into histone octamers or back to the nucleosome. ASF1b is expressed in various human tissues with significant expression in proliferating cells. Its unique ability to influence chromatin assembly positions it as an important player within cellular dynamics.
Biological function summary
The protein assists in the maintenance and regulation of chromatin structure impacting DNA replication and transcription. ASF1b interacts with histone H3/H4 complexes and often works in coordination with CAF-1 forming a multi-protein complex important for nucleosome assembly during DNA replication. Through these interactions ASF1b plays a role in both maintaining genomic stability and facilitating proper cell cycle progression.
Pathways
ASF1b contributes to the DNA replication and repair pathways required for accurate duplication of genetic material. In the DNA damage response ASF1b offers histone supply critical for chromatin structure restoration post-repair. It also interacts with proteins like ATR and CHK1 aiding in the checkpoint response to DNA damage to prevent genomic instability. However its precise regulation within these pathways can have significant cellular consequences related to genome integrity.
The aberrant expression of ASF1b has links to cancer progression most notably in breast and prostate cancers. Overexpression can drive unchecked cell proliferation correlating with aggressive cancer phenotypes. ASF1b's association with oncogenic pathways involves partner proteins such as p53 where ASF1b indirectly influences its tumor suppressor pathway through modulation of chromatin dynamics showcasing its fundamental role in both normal and pathological cell processes.