Anti-RIP140 antibody [2656C6a]

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

RIP140 also known as receptor-interacting protein 140 and NRIP1 is a protein that acts as a transcriptional corepressor. It has a molecular mass of approximately 115 kDa. RIP140 is found in various tissues with high levels of expression observed in the ovary testes and adipose tissue. This protein interacts with nuclear receptors and influences gene expression by recruiting chromatin-modifying enzymes.

Biological function summary

RIP140 functions in regulating energy homeostasis and reproductive processes. It plays an important role in the repression of genes involved in metabolism and fat storage. RIP140 does not act alone but is part of transcriptional complexes that modulate the activity of multiple facets of gene expression. Its ability to interact with histone deacetylases and other corepressors enhances its regulatory capacity.

Pathways

RIP140 is involved in pathways that govern glucose and lipid metabolism. It interacts notably with PPAR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors) and LXR (liver X receptors) both important in lipid metabolism. Energy balance influences genes that RIP140 represses or activates positioning it as a central player in metabolic regulation.

Associated diseases and disorders

RIP140's role becomes apparent in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Abnormal expression or function of RIP140 affects metabolic pathways contributing to these conditions. The protein also interacts with PGC-1α an important regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis linking it to metabolic health and disease states. Such interactions highlight the protein's significance in maintaining normal physiological balance and its potential as a therapeutic target.