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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HP1 alpha antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 555. Heterochromatin marker. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-HP1 alpha antibody [EPR5777] - Heterochromatin marker (AB203432), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-HP1 alpha antibody [EPR5777] - Heterochromatin marker (AB203432), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Conjugation
Alexa Fluor® 555
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 555nm, Em: 565nm
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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ICC/IF
Human
Tested

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/50 - 1/500
Notes

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Target data

Function

Component of heterochromatin that recognizes and binds histone H3 tails methylated at 'Lys-9' (H3K9me), leading to epigenetic repression. In contrast, it is excluded from chromatin when 'Tyr-41' of histone H3 is phosphorylated (H3Y41ph) (PubMed:19783980). May contribute to the association of heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane by interactions with the lamin-B receptor (LBR) (PubMed:19783980). Involved in the formation of kinetochore through interaction with the MIS12 complex subunit NSL1 (PubMed:19783980, PubMed:20231385). Required for the formation of the inner centromere (PubMed:20231385).

Alternative names

HP1A, CBX5, Chromobox protein homolog 5, Antigen p25, Heterochromatin protein 1 homolog alpha, HP1 alpha

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HP1 alpha antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 555. Heterochromatin marker. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Conjugation
Alexa Fluor® 555
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 555nm, Em: 565nm
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EPR5777
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
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, Store in the dark

Notes

Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

HP1 alpha also known as HP1a or HP1 protein is a well-studied member of the heterochromatin protein 1 family. It plays a mechanical role in chromatin organization and gene regulation by binding to histone H3 when it's methylated at lysine 9 (H3K9me). This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 22-25 kDa. HP1 alpha is commonly expressed in the nuclei of eukaryotic cells where it localizes to heterochromatin regions and influences chromatin compaction.

Biological function summary

Heterochromatin protein 1 alpha acts as a modulator of gene silencing. It is part of a larger protein complex that contains various chromatin modifiers responsible for maintaining the silent state of certain genes. By mediating these interactions HP1 alpha helps regulate transcription replication timing and DNA repair processes. This regulation is essential for the structural maintenance of heterochromatin and plays a part in chromosomal stability.

Pathways

HP1 alpha is integral in the epigenetic regulation pathway along with other well-known proteins including SUV39H1 and SUV39H2 which are histone methyltransferases. HP1 alpha also links to the DNA damage response pathway where it recruits repair factors to maintain genomic integrity. Through these pathways HP1 alpha interacts closely with proteins like BRCA1 emphasizing its role in cellular homeostasis and response to DNA damage.

Associated diseases and disorders

Researchers associate HP1 alpha with cancer and developmental disorders. Alterations in HP1 alpha expression or function can lead to disruptions in chromatin organization contributing to oncogenesis by affecting tumor suppressor genes. Furthermore HP1 alpha links to disorders like ICF syndrome through its relationship with the DNA methylation process where it interacts with proteins such as DNMT3B. Understanding these connections provides insights into therapeutic approaches targeting epigenetic modifications in disease contexts.

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2 product images

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-HP1 alpha antibody [EPR5777] - Heterochromatin marker (ab203432), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-HP1 alpha antibody [EPR5777] - Heterochromatin marker (ab203432)

    ab203432 staining HP1α in wild-type HAP1 cells (top panel) and HP1α in wild-type HAP1 cells (bottom panel). The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5min), permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated with ab203432 at 1/500 dilution (shown in pseudo colour green) and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 at 1μg/ml concentration overnight at +4°C, followed by a further incubation at room temperature for 1h with a goat secondary antibody to Mouse IgG (Alexa Fluor® 647) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 647) preadsorbed ab150119) at 2 μg/ml (shown in red). Nuclear DNA was labelled in blue with DAPI.

    This product also gave a positive signal under the same testing conditions in HAP1 cells fixed with 4% formaldehyde (10 min).

    Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8)

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-HP1 alpha antibody [EPR5777] - Heterochromatin marker (ab203432), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-HP1 alpha antibody [EPR5777] - Heterochromatin marker (ab203432)

    ab203432 staining HP1 in MCF7 cells. The cells were fixed with 4% formaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at +4°C with ab203432 at a 1/50 dilution (shown in green) and Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Tubulin antibody [YOL1/34] - Microtubule Marker ab195884, Rat monoclonal to alpha Tubulin (Alexa Fluor® 647), at a 1/250 dilution (shown in red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

    Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8).

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