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ABE2901

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Anti-Dcp2

serum, from rabbit

Synonym(s):

m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase, EC:3.6.1.62, Nucleoside diphosphate-linked moiety X motif 20, Nudix motif 20, mRNA-decapping enzyme 2, hDpc

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

antibody form

serum

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

species reactivity

mouse, human

packaging

antibody small pack of 25 μL

technique(s)

western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... DCP2(167227)

General description

m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase (UniProt: Q8IU60; also known as EC:3.6.1.62, Nucleoside diphosphate-linked moiety X motif 20, Nudix motif 20, mRNA-decapping enzyme 2, hDpc) is encoded by the DCP2 (also known as NUDT20) gene (Gene ID: 167227) in human. Dcp2 is a manganese-dependent decapping metalloenzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of the cap structure on mRNAs. It removes the 7-methyl guanine cap structure from mRNA molecules, yielding a 5′-phosphorylated mRNA fragment and 7m-GDP. Dcp2 contains a functional Nudix (nucleotide diphosphate linked to an X moiety) motif (aa 95-226) that is essential for its decapping activity. Two isoforms of Dcp2 have been described that are produced by alternative splicing. Dcp2 is reported to play a role in replication-dependent histone mRNA degradation. It has higher activity towards mRNAs that lack a poly(A) tail and does not display any activity towards a cap structure lacking an RNA moiety. Dcp2 is predominantly cytoplasmic, however, a small amount may also be found in the nucleus. Higher expression of Dcp2 has been reported in subjects with celiac disease with higher levels in the nuclear fraction. (Ref.: Wang, Z., et al. (2002). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99(20); 12663-12668; Castellanos-Rubio, A., et al. (2016). Science 352(6281); 91-95).

Specificity

This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase (Dcp2) in human and murine cells.

Immunogen

Epitope: unknown
His-tagged full length recombinant human m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase (Dcp2).

Application

Anti-Dcp2, Cat. No. ABE2901, is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody that targets m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase / NUDT20 (Dcp2) and has been tested for use in Western Blotting.
Research Category
Epigenetics & Nuclear Function
Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Dcp2 in 293T KO, K562, 293T and MEF DCP 2 lysates (Courtesy of Dr. Mike Kiledjian at Rutgers University).

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Dcp2 in Western Blotting applications (Castellanos-Rubio, A., et. al. (2016). Science. 352(6281):91-5; Li, Y., et. al. (2012). Mol Cell Biol. 32(6):1164-72; Jiao, X., et. al. (2006). Mol Cell. 24(5):713-22; Li, Y., et. al. (2008). Mol Cell Biol. 28(3):939-48; Song, M.G., et. al. (2010). Mol Cell. 40(3):423-32; Li, Y., et. al. (2012). Mol Cell Biol. 32(6):1164-72).

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in 293T control KO cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected Dcp2 (NUDT20) in lysate from 293T control knockout cells, but did not react with Dcp2 knockout 293T cell lysate.

Target description

~51 kDa observed; 48.46 kDa calculated. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal antibody in serum with 0.05% sodium azide.
Unpurified

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

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