Abcam, ab5976, Anti-RYBP antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal RYBP antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 11 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human RYBP aa 200 to C-terminus.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, ICC/IF, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Human RYBP aa 200 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q8N488

Product details:
Apoptosis is related to many diseases and induced by a family of cell death receptors and their ligands. Cell death signals are transduced by death domain (DD) death effector domain (DED), and caspase recruitment domain (CARD) containing molecules. Several molecules including caspases and adaptor FADD contain DEDs. A novel protein that interacts with DED of caspase 8 and 10, and FADD was identified recently and designated DEDAF for DED associated factor. DEDAF is identical to the transcriptional repressor RYBP. DEDAF/RYBP is expressed in multiple tissues and cell lines. DEDAF interacts with FADD and augments the formation of CD95/FADD/capase 8 complexes at the cell membrane, and interacts with DED-containing DNA biding protein (DEDD) in the nucleus indicating it is involved in the regulation of both cytoplasmic and nuclear events of apoptosis.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-DEDAF Antibody is affinity chromatography purified via peptide column., Storage buffer-pH: 7.2Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide, 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.
RYBP also known as Ring1 and YY1 Binding Protein has a critical mechanical role in gene regulation. It has a molecular weight of approximately 28 kDa. It is a part of the Polycomb group (PcG) proteins which take part in chromatin remodeling to regulate gene expression. RYBP is found in the nucleus of cells and is known to bind DNA directly. Its expression occurs widely across various tissues indicating its broad involvement in cellular functions.
Biological function summary
This protein actively participates in maintaining transcriptional repression through its involvement in the Polycomb Repressive Complex 1 (PRC1). PRC1 includes other key proteins such as Ring1A/B and CBX proteins which work together to modulate chromatin structure. RYBP contributes to the ubiquitination of histone H2A a process essential for maintaining gene silencing. This activity is important during developmental stages influencing cell fate decisions and lineage commitment.
Pathways
RYBP plays an essential role in the regulation of the Wnt signaling pathway and the apoptosis pathway. Within the Wnt pathway RYBP acts in part by interacting with proteins such as β-catenin influencing cell proliferation and differentiation. In the apoptosis pathway it is involved through its interactions with E3 ubiquitin ligases potentially affecting cell death regulation. These pathways showcase how RYBP integrates into important cellular processes impacting cellular homeostasis.
RYBP has connections to cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders. Its altered expression is linked to tumor progression where it interacts with other PcG proteins like EZH2 often showing overexpression in cancers. These interactions can lead to abnormal gene silencing contributing to oncogenesis. In neurodevelopmental contexts disruptions in RYBP's function are associated with changes in neural differentiation and might correlate with disorders like autism spectrum disorders highlighting its broader relevance beyond typical gene expression roles.