Telomeric Repeat Binding Factor 1 (TRF1, RAP1) (Not for Export EU)

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SKU:: T2395-02
Purity:: Purified using control peptide-Sepharose
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Rabbit
Immunogen:: A 19 AA Peptide sequence near the N-terminus of Mouse TRF1 (2)
Format:: Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, 0.05% sodium azide.
Extra Details:: The 3'ends of chromosomes are capped with telomere sequences (TTAGGG; 6-26 nucleotides in length) by ribonucleoprotein telomerase during DNA replication. Telomerase is an unusual RNA-dependent DNA polymerase that uses and RNA component to specify the addition of telomere. The telomeric RNA contains a sequence complementary to TTAGGG. In ciliated protozoa and yeast, telomere length is maintained by regulating the activity of telomerase. Many mammalian cells do not express telomerase resulting into shortening of telomere with each cell division, and ultimately causing the chromosomal instability, aging and cell death. Approx. 4.8 kb of telomeric DNA is lost with each cell division resulting into large number of chromosomal abnormalities. Purification of telomerase from the ciliate also revealed two protein of 43 and 123kD. p123 is a homolog of yeast Est2 (Essential for Telomerase activity). Mammalian homologs of yeast Est2 (also known as TP2 for Telomerase associated Protein 2; hEST2 or telomerase catalytic subunit or telomerase reverse transcriptase, TERT) have also been cloned (human Est2, 1132 aa; mouse Est2 1122 aa; ~127kD). (1). Telomeric Repeat binding Factors (TRF1 and TRF2) bind the telomeric TTAGGG repeat. TRFs have been colocalized with telomeric DNA in metaphase cells. TRFs are located at chromosome ends during metaphase. Mouse and human TRF1 are 421 aa and 439 aa, respectively. TRF1 and TRF2 share ~30% homology. A 19aa Peptide (TRF12-P; Control peptide) sequence near the N-terminus of Mouse TRF1 (2) was selected for antibody production. The peptide was coupled to KLH, and antibodies generated in rabbits. Antibody has been affinity purified using control peptide-Sepharose. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blotting. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000-1:5000 for neat serum and 1-10ug/ml for affinity pure antibody using ECL. ELISA: 1:10,000-50,000 for neat serum and 0.5-1ug/ml for affinity pure. Control peptide can be used to coat ELISA plates at 1ug/ml. Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and add glycerol (40-50%). Freeze at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

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