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Rabbit Polyclonal CENPF antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC, IP, Flow Cyt, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 108 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Fusion protein corresponding to Centromere protein F, fused to Centromere protein F.


Images

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (AB5), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (AB5), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CENPF antibody (AB5), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (AB5), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-CENPF antibody (AB5), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Fusion protein corresponding to Centromere protein F, fused to Centromere protein F. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P49454

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Reactivity data

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WBICCIPFlow CytIHC-PICC/IF
Human
Tested
Expected
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Expected
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Predicted
Expected
Expected
Expected
Predicted
Predicted

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/500

Notes

Block membranes for 1 hour with 5% nonfat dry milk/TBS-T.

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Mouse

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species

Mouse, Human

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species

Mouse, Human

Dilution info

Use at an assay dependent concentration.

Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species

Mouse

Dilution info

-

Notes

ab171870 - Rabbit polyclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

ab171870 - Rabbit polyclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Mouse

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species

Human

Dilution info

1/400 - 1/750

Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species

Mouse

Dilution info

-

Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Required for kinetochore function and chromosome segregation in mitosis. Required for kinetochore localization of dynein, LIS1, NDE1 and NDEL1. Regulates recycling of the plasma membrane by acting as a link between recycling vesicles and the microtubule network though its association with STX4 and SNAP25. Acts as a potential inhibitor of pocket protein-mediated cellular processes during development by regulating the activity of RB proteins during cell division and proliferation. May play a regulatory or permissive role in the normal embryonic cardiomyocyte cell cycle and in promoting continued mitosis in transformed, abnormally dividing neonatal cardiomyocytes. Interaction with RB directs embryonic stem cells toward a cardiac lineage. Involved in the regulation of DNA synthesis and hence cell cycle progression, via its C-terminus. Has a potential role regulating skeletal myogenesis and in cell differentiation in embryogenesis. Involved in dendritic cell regulation of T-cell immunity against chlamydia.

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Rabbit Polyclonal CENPF antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC, IP, Flow Cyt, IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 108 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Fusion protein corresponding to Centromere protein F, fused to Centromere protein F.

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Polyclonal

Immunogen
  • Fusion protein corresponding to Centromere protein F, fused to Centromere protein F. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P49454
Purification technique

Affinity purification Immunogen

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

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

Notes

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Supplementary info

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

Activity summary

CENPF also known as centromere protein F or mitosin is a significant kinetochore-associated protein. It has a molecular mass of approximately 367 kDa. Expressed chiefly in the nucleus CENPF displays elevated levels during cell division particularly mitosis. The protein accumulates at the nuclear matrix during the G2 phase of the cell cycle and moves to the kinetochores in mitosis highlighting its role in cell cycle regulation.

Biological function summary

It plays a role in chromosome segregation and spindle attachment during cell division. CENPF associates with various cellular complexes including the nuclear matrix and kinetochores. Its function is critical to maintaining stability and proper chromosome movement during mitosis. This involvement ensures accurate chromosomal alignment and segregation preventing genomic instability in daughter cells.

Pathways

CENPF plays an essential role in the regulation of the mitotic cell cycle and chromosomal dynamics. The protein interfaces with several elements in pathways like the spindle assembly checkpoint. It interacts notably with proteins such as CENP-E and other kinetochore constituents. These interactions safeguard the precise attachment of microtubules to the kinetochores facilitating proper cell cycle progression and division.

Associated diseases and disorders

Alterations in CENPF expression and function have been linked to cancer and congenital heart defects. Dysregulation of CENPF can lead to chromosomal instability a known hallmark of many cancers. Additionally its interactions with proteins like CENP-E and Bub1 further relate to its involvement in the proper execution of cell cycle checkpoints. Such associations make CENPF a potential target for therapeutic interventions in related disorders.

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6 product images

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of Kirk McManus, University of British Columbia

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5)

    HeLa cells were labelled with anti-ACA and anti-CENPF (ab5). ab5 was used at a working dilution of 1/400. This image demonstrates the dramatic increase in fluorescence that occurs late in G2 cells (indicated by arrows). In the final panel DAPI is pseudo-coloured blue, while ACA and CENPF are coloured green and red respectively. 40x magnification.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5)

    ICC/IF image of ab5 stained human HeLa cells. The cells were methanol fixed (5 min) and incubated with the antibody (ab5, 1μg/ml) for 1h at room temperature. The secondary antibody (green) was Alexa Fluor® 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) used at a 1/1000 dilution for 1h. Image-iTTM FX Signal Enhancer was used as the primary blocking agent, 5% BSA (in TBS-T) was used for all other blocking steps. DAPI was used to stain the cell nuclei (blue). Alexa Fluor® 594 WGA was used to label plasma membranes (red).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5)

    ab5 staining Human normal colon tissue. Staining is localised to nuclear compartment.
    Left panel: with primary antibody at 4 ug/ml. Right panel: isotype control.
    Sections were stained using an automated system DAKO Autostainer Plus , at room temperature: sections were rehydrated and antigen retrieved with the Dako 3 in 1 AR buffer EDTA pH 9.0 in a DAKO PT Link. Slides were peroxidase blocked in 3% H2O2 in methanol for 10 mins. They were then blocked with Dako Protein block for 10 minutes (containing casein 0.25% in PBS) then incubated with primary antibody for 20 min and detected with Dako envision flex amplification kit for 30 minutes. Colorimetric detection was completed with Diaminobenzidine for 5 minutes. Slides were counterstained with Haematoxylin and coverslipped under DePeX. Please note that for manual staining we recommend to optimize the primary antibody concentration and incubation time (overnight incubation), and amplification may be required.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of Kirk McManus, University of British Columbia

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5)

    Interpahse and Prophase HeLa cells were labelled with anti-ACA and anti-CENPF (ab5). ab5 was used at a working dilution of 1/400. This image emphasizes the redistribution of CENPF from the nuclear matrix during late G2 following entry into the initial stages of mitosis (see the accompanying image). Distinct punctate CENPF patterns proximally located in relation to the centromeres can be seen. In the final panel DAPI is pseudo-coloured blue, while ACA and CENPF are green and red respectively. 100x magnification.

  • Western blot - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5) at 1/1500 dilution

    Lane 1: Mitotic HeLa Lysate at 25 µg

    Lane 2: Asynchronous HeLa Lysate at 25 µg

    Lane 3: 50gamma Mitotic HeLa Lysate at 25 µg

    Lane 4: 50gamma Asynchronous HeLa Lysate at 25 µg

    Predicted band size: 367 kDa

    Observed band size: 310 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of a customer review submitted by Dr. Stuart Rulten.

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CENPF antibody (ab5)

    Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized A549 (human lung carcinoma cell line) cells stained for CENPF (red) using ab5 at 1/500 dilution in ICC/IF. ). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 555) at 1/500 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

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