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AB20666

Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal hnRNP U/p120 antibody. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 26 publications.

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C1orf199, HNRPU, SAFA, U21.1, HNRNPU, Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein U, hnRNP U, GRIP120, Nuclear p120 ribonucleoprotein, Scaffold-attachment factor A, p120, pp120, SAF-A

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)

ICC/IF image of ab20666 stained human HeLa cells. The cells were methanol fixed (5 min) and incubated with the antibody (ab20666, 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).

Panel A shows localisation of ab20666 to the nuclei, Panel B has the Alexa Fluor® 488 channel removed for comparison.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)

ab20666 stained HepG2 cells. The cells were 4% formaldehyde fixed (10 min) and then incubated in 1%BSA / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h to permeabilise the cells and block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody ab20666 at 1μg/ml overnight at +4°C. The secondary antibody (green) was DyLight® 488 goat anti- rabbit (ab96899) IgG (H+L) used at a 1/1000 dilution for 1h. Alexa Fluor® 594 WGA was used to label plasma membranes (red) at a 1/200 dilution for 1h. DAPI was used to stain the cell nuclei (blue) at a concentration of 1.43μM.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)

Immunofluorescence analysis of murine embryonic stem cells, staining hnRNP U/p120 with ab20666.

Cells were fixed with paraformaldehyde, permeabilized with 0.25% Triton X-100 and blocked in 0.1% Triton X-100/10% FCS for 20 min. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/500) for 2 hours before incubating with an AlexaFluor®488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/500) for 1 hour.

Image from Vizlin-Hodzic D et al., PLoS One. 2011;6(12):e28049. Epub 2011 Dec 6. Fig 1.; doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0028049; December 6, 2011, PLoS ONE 6(12): e28049.

Western blot - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)
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Western blot - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (AB20666)

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Western blot - Anti-hnRNP U/p120 antibody (ab20666) at 1 µg/mL

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HeLa (Human epithelial carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate (ab27252) at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-preadsorbed-ab7090'>ab7090</a>) at 1/10000 dilution

Predicted band size: 91 kDa

Observed band size: 117 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ICC/IF, WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

From Jan 2024, QC testing of replenishment batches of this polyclonal changed. All tested and expected application and reactive species combinations are still covered by our Abcam product promise. However, we no longer test all applications. For more information on a specific batch, please contact our Scientific Support who will be happy to help. You may also be interested in our alternative recombinant antibody, ab172608.

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
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

Supplementary information

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

Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein U (hnRNP U) also known as p120 is a multifunctional protein involved in various cellular processes. This protein has an approximate molecular mass of 120 kDa. It is expressed widely in different tissues predominantly within the nuclear compartment of cells. HnRNP U functions mainly in relation to RNA binding and regulation including alternative splicing RNA stability and RNA transport. Its ability to interact with both RNA and DNA attributes to a role in chromatin structure regulation and transcriptional control.
Biological function summary

HnRNP U plays a significant role in organizing chromatin architecture and facilitating transcription regulation. It often associates with other hnRNPs to form ribonucleoprotein complexes which are central in RNA metabolism. Importantly hnRNP U's capacity to interact with chromatin allows it to participate in chromatin remodeling which is necessary for processes such as embryonic development and cellular differentiation. It modifies the transcriptional landscape by influencing the accessibility of transcription factors to their DNA targets.

Pathways

HnRNP U integrates into pathways controlling gene expression and RNA processing. It is notably involved in pathways such as signal transduction and DNA damage response. This protein associates with the transcription machinery influencing the expression of genes responsive to cellular stress and proliferation signals. It interacts with proteins like p53 in the DNA damage response pathway which suggests a role in maintaining genomic stability by coordinating chromatin remodeling and transcription in response to stress.

HnRNP U connects with pathological conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its altered expression or mutation can disrupt chromatin structure leading to abnormal gene expression patterns. In cancer hnRNP U correlates with aberrant signaling pathways and may interact with oncoproteins driving tumor progression. In neurodegenerative disorders its association with RNA-binding proteins like TDP-43 suggests a role in the misregulation of RNA processing events contributing to neuronal dysfunction. Understanding hnRNP U's diverse functions helps clarify its potential as a therapeutic target.

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Target data

DNA- and RNA-binding protein involved in several cellular processes such as nuclear chromatin organization, telomere-length regulation, transcription, mRNA alternative splicing and stability, Xist-mediated transcriptional silencing and mitotic cell progression (PubMed : 10490622, PubMed : 18082603, PubMed : 19029303, PubMed : 22325991, PubMed : 25986610, PubMed : 28622508). Plays a role in the regulation of interphase large-scale gene-rich chromatin organization through chromatin-associated RNAs (caRNAs) in a transcription-dependent manner, and thereby maintains genomic stability (PubMed : 1324173, PubMed : 28622508, PubMed : 8174554). Required for the localization of the long non-coding Xist RNA on the inactive chromosome X (Xi) and the subsequent initiation and maintenance of X-linked transcriptional gene silencing during X-inactivation (By similarity). Plays a role as a RNA polymerase II (Pol II) holoenzyme transcription regulator (PubMed : 10490622, PubMed : 15711563, PubMed : 19617346, PubMed : 23811339, PubMed : 8174554, PubMed : 9353307). Promotes transcription initiation by direct association with the core-TFIIH basal transcription factor complex for the assembly of a functional pre-initiation complex with Pol II in a actin-dependent manner (PubMed : 10490622, PubMed : 15711563). Blocks Pol II transcription elongation activity by inhibiting the C-terminal domain (CTD) phosphorylation of Pol II and dissociates from Pol II pre-initiation complex prior to productive transcription elongation (PubMed : 10490622). Positively regulates CBX5-induced transcriptional gene silencing and retention of CBX5 in the nucleus (PubMed : 19617346). Negatively regulates glucocorticoid-mediated transcriptional activation (PubMed : 9353307). Key regulator of transcription initiation and elongation in embryonic stem cells upon leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) signaling (By similarity). Involved in the long non-coding RNA H19-mediated Pol II transcriptional repression (PubMed : 23811339). Participates in the circadian regulation of the core clock component BMAL1 transcription (By similarity). Plays a role in the regulation of telomere length (PubMed : 18082603). Plays a role as a global pre-mRNA alternative splicing modulator by regulating U2 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein (snRNP) biogenesis (PubMed : 22325991). Plays a role in mRNA stability (PubMed : 17174306, PubMed : 17289661, PubMed : 19029303). Component of the CRD-mediated complex that promotes MYC mRNA stabilization (PubMed : 19029303). Enhances the expression of specific genes, such as tumor necrosis factor TNFA, by regulating mRNA stability, possibly through binding to the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) (PubMed : 17174306). Plays a role in mitotic cell cycle regulation (PubMed : 21242313, PubMed : 25986610). Involved in the formation of stable mitotic spindle microtubules (MTs) attachment to kinetochore, spindle organization and chromosome congression (PubMed : 21242313). Phosphorylation at Ser-59 by PLK1 is required for chromosome alignement and segregation and progression through mitosis (PubMed : 25986610). Also contributes to the targeting of AURKA to mitotic spindle MTs (PubMed : 21242313). Binds to double- and single-stranded DNA and RNA, poly(A), poly(C) and poly(G) oligoribonucleotides (PubMed : 1628625, PubMed : 8068679, PubMed : 8174554, PubMed : 9204873, PubMed : 9405365). Binds to chromatin-associated RNAs (caRNAs) (PubMed : 28622508). Associates with chromatin to scaffold/matrix attachment region (S/MAR) elements in a chromatin-associated RNAs (caRNAs)-dependent manner (PubMed : 10671544, PubMed : 11003645, PubMed : 11909954, PubMed : 1324173, PubMed : 28622508, PubMed : 7509195, PubMed : 9204873, PubMed : 9405365). Binds to the Xist RNA (PubMed : 26244333). Binds the long non-coding H19 RNA (PubMed : 23811339). Binds to SMN1/2 pre-mRNAs at G/U-rich regions (PubMed : 22325991). Binds to small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) (PubMed : 22325991). Binds to the 3'-UTR of TNFA mRNA (PubMed : 17174306). Binds (via RNA-binding RGG-box region) to the long non-coding Xist RNA; this binding is direct and bridges the Xist RNA and the inactive chromosome X (Xi) (By similarity). Also negatively regulates embryonic stem cell differentiation upon LIF signaling (By similarity). Required for embryonic development (By similarity). Binds to brown fat long non-coding RNA 1 (Blnc1); facilitates the recruitment of Blnc1 by ZBTB7B required to drive brown and beige fat development and thermogenesis (By similarity).. (Microbial infection) Negatively regulates immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) replication by preventing the accumulation of viral mRNA transcripts in the cytoplasm.
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Publications (26)

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Journal of neuroinflammation 22:28 PubMed39891176

2025

Astrocytic heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein U is involved in scar formation after spinal cord injury.

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Lili Quan,Akiko Uyeda,Ichiro Manabe,Rieko Muramatsu

Nature structural & molecular biology 31:1341-1354 PubMed38658621

2024

Alternative splicing of CARM1 regulated by LincGET-guided paraspeckles biases the first cell fate in mammalian early embryos.

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Jiaqiang Wang,Yiwei Zhang,Jiaze Gao,Guihai Feng,Chao Liu,Xueke Li,Pengcheng Li,Zhonghua Liu,Falong Lu,Leyun Wang,Wei Li,Qi Zhou,Yusheng Liu

PLoS genetics 19:e1010952 PubMed37782669

2023

Neurodevelopmental deficits and cell-type-specific transcriptomic perturbations in a mouse model of HNRNPU haploinsufficiency.

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Sarah A Dugger,Ryan S Dhindsa,Gabriela De Almeida Sampaio,Andrew K Ressler,Elizabeth E Rafikian,Sabrina Petri,Verity A Letts,JiaJie Teoh,Junqiang Ye,Sophie Colombo,Yueqing Peng,Mu Yang,Michael J Boland,Wayne N Frankel,David B Goldstein

Cell reports 42:112686 PubMed37384527

2023

Early chromosome condensation by XIST builds A-repeat RNA density that facilitates gene silencing.

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Melvys Valledor,Meg Byron,Brett Dumas,Dawn M Carone,Lisa L Hall,Jeanne B Lawrence

iScience 25:103680 PubMed35036870

2022

An adipose lncRAP2-Igf2bp2 complex enhances adipogenesis and energy expenditure by stabilizing target mRNAs.

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Juan R Alvarez-Dominguez,Sally Winther,Jacob B Hansen,Harvey F Lodish,Marko Knoll

Science advances 7:eabi5751 PubMed34890234

2021

The nuclear transcription factor, TAF7, is a cytoplasmic regulator of protein synthesis.

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Dan Cheng,Kevin Semmens,Elizabeth McManus,Qingrong Chen,Daoud Meerzaman,Xiantao Wang,Markus Hafner,Brian A Lewis,Hidehisa Takahashi,Ballachanda N Devaiah,Anne Gegonne,Dinah S Singer

Mammalian genome : official journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society 33:366-381 PubMed34859278

2021

SAF-A mutants disrupt chromatin structure through dominant negative effects on RNAs associated with chromatin.

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Heather J Kolpa,Kevin M Creamer,Lisa L Hall,Jeanne B Lawrence

Molecular cell 81:3509-3525.e5 PubMed34320406

2021

Nascent RNA scaffolds contribute to chromosome territory architecture and counter chromatin compaction.

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Kevin Michael Creamer,Heather Jill Kolpa,Jeanne Bentley Lawrence

The Journal of cell biology 219: PubMed33053167

2020

Cell division requires RNA eviction from condensing chromosomes.

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Judith A Sharp,Carlos Perea-Resa,Wei Wang,Michael D Blower

Cell host & microbe 26:369-384.e8 PubMed31513772

2019

The Nuclear Matrix Protein SAFA Surveils Viral RNA and Facilitates Immunity by Activating Antiviral Enhancers and Super-enhancers.

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Lili Cao,Shengde Liu,Yunfei Li,Guang Yang,Yujie Luo,Siji Li,Hongqiang Du,Yingchi Zhao,Dandan Wang,Jingxuan Chen,Zeming Zhang,Mo Li,Songying Ouyang,Xiang Gao,Yujie Sun,Zekun Wang,Long Yang,Rongtuan Lin,Penghua Wang,Fuping You
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