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Anti-Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody [Ralpha10] (ab5423)

Overview

  • Product nameAnti-Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody [Ralpha10]See all Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha primary antibodies ...
  • Description
    Mouse monoclonal [Ralpha10] to Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha
  • SpecificityThis antibody does not detect any of the RAR beta or gamma forms.
  • Tested applicationsWB more details
  • Species reactivity
    Reacts with: Mouse, Rat, Human
    Predicted to work with: Non Human Primates
  • Immunogen

    Synthetic peptide: SPSLSPSSHRSSPATQSP, corresponding to amino acids 444-462 of Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha.

Properties

Applications

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The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.

Application Notes
WB WB: Use a concentration of 1 - 2 µg/ml. Detects a band of approximately 45 kDa (predicted molecular weight: 50 kDa).Can be blocked with Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha peptide (ab4910). Due to the extremely low levels of RAR expressed in native tissue it is recommented that a sensitive detection system is use.

Target

  • FunctionReceptor for retinoic acid. Retinoic acid receptors bind as heterodimers to their target response elements in response to their ligands, all-trans or 9-cis retinoic acid, and regulate gene expression in various biological processes. The RXR/RAR heterodimers bind to the retinoic acid response elements (RARE) composed of tandem 5'-AGGTCA-3' sites known as DR1-DR5. In the absence of ligand, the RXR-RAR heterodimers associate with a multiprotein complex containing transcription corepressors that induce histone acetylation, chromatin condensation and transcriptional suppression. On ligand binding, the corepressors dissociate from the receptors and associate with the coactivators leading to transcriptional activation. RARA plays an essential role in the regulation of retinoic acid-induced germ cell development during spermatogenesis. Has a role in the survival of early spermatocytes at the beginning prophase of meiosis. In Sertoli cells, may promote the survival and development of early meiotic prophase spermatocytes. In concert with RARG, required for skeletal growth, matrix homeostasis and growth plate function (By similarity). Regulates expression of target genes in a ligand-dependent manner by recruiting chromatin complexes containing MLL5. Mediates retinoic acid-induced granulopoiesis.
  • Involvement in diseaseNote=Chromosomal aberrations involving RARA are commonly found in acute promyelocytic leukemia. Translocation t(11;17)(q32;q21) with ZBTB16/PLZF; translocation t(15;17)(q21;q21) with PML; translocation t(5;17)(q32;q11) with NPM. The PML-RARA oncoprotein requires both the PML ring structure and coiled-coil domain for both interaction with UBE2I, nuclear microspeckle location and sumoylation. In addition, the coiled-coil domain functions in blocking RA-mediated transactivation and cell differentiation.
  • Sequence similaritiesBelongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR1 subfamily.
    Contains 1 nuclear receptor DNA-binding domain.
  • DomainComposed of three domains: a modulating N-terminal domain, a DNA-binding domain and a C-terminal ligand-binding domain.
  • Post-translational
    modifications
    Phosphorylated on serine and threonine residues. Phosphorylation does not change during cell cycle. Phosphorylation on Ser-77 is crucial for transcriptional activity (By similarity). Phosphorylation by AKT1 is required for the repressor activity but has no effect on DNA binding, protein stability nor subcellular localization. Phosporylated by PKA in vitro. This phosphorylation on Ser-219 and Ser-369 is critical for ligand binding, nuclear localization and transcriptional activity in response to FSH signaling.
    Sumoylated by SUMO2, mainly on Lys-399 which is also required for SENP6 binding. On all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) binding, a confromational change may occur that allows sumoylation on two additional site, Lys-166 and Lys-171. Probably desumoylated by SENP6. Sumoylation levels determine nuclear localization and regulate ATRA-mediated transcriptional activity.
    Trimethylation enhances heterodimerization with RXRA and positively modulates the transcriptional activation.
    Ubiquitinated.
  • Cellular localizationNucleus. Cytoplasm. Nuclear localization depends on ligand binding, phosphorylation and sumoylation. Transloaction to the nucleus in the absence of ligand is dependent on activation of PKC and the downstream MAPK phosphorylation.
  • Target information above from: UniProt accession P10276 The UniProt Consortium
    The Universal Protein Resource (UniProt) in 2010
    Nucleic Acids Res. 38:D142-D148 (2010) .

    Information by UniProt
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  • Alternative names
      Acute Promelocytic Leukemia Breakpoint Cluster Region antibodyAcute Promelocytic Leukemia Breakpoint Cluster Region antibodyNR1B1 antibody
      Nuclear mitotic apparatus protein retinoic acid receptor alpha fusion protein antibodyNuclear receptor subfamily 1 group B member 1 antibodyNucleophosmin retinoic acid receptor alpha fusion protein NPM RAR long form antibodyRAR A antibodyRAR alpha antibodyRAR alpha form antibodyRAR alpha form antibodyRAR antibodyRAR-alpha antibodyRARA antibodyRARA protein antibodyRARA/PML Fusion Gene antibodyRARA/PML Fusion Gene antibodyRARA_HUMAN antibodyRARalpha antibodyRARalpha1 antibodyRetinoic acid receptor alpha antibodyRetinoic acid receptor alpha polypeptide antibody
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References for Anti-Retinoic Acid Receptor alpha antibody [Ralpha10] (ab5423)

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Application Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence
Sample Hamster Cell (CHO-K1 cells expressing Human Retinoic Acid Recept)
Specification CHO-K1 cells expressing Human Retinoic Acid Recept
Fixative Formaldehyde
Permeabilization Yes - 0.1 % Triton X-100
Blocking step TBS + 3% Dried Milk + 0.1 % Triton X-100 as blocking agent for 20 minute(s) · Concentration: 3% · Temperature: 22°C
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