Anti-IWS1 antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

The IWS1 protein is involved in mediating interactions between the transcription machinery and chromatin. IWS1 often functions as a part of the transcription elongation complex enhancing the efficiency of RNA polymerase II during the elongation phase of transcription. IWS1 as part of this complex assists in chromatin remodeling which allows for the transcription of tightly packaged DNA. This action facilitates efficient gene expression and is important in maintaining proper cellular functions and responses to environmental signals.

Pathways

IWS1 integrates into critical cellular processes like the cell cycle and DNA damage response pathways. One significant pathway is the RNA polymerase II transcription elongation pathway where IWS1 works closely with other elongation factors and chromatin remodeling proteins to ensure proper transcription regulation. Additionally IWS1 is associated with the DNA damage response pathway where it collaborates with proteins such as ATR and BRCA1 to manage cellular reactions to DNA damage contributing to genome stability and repair mechanisms.