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Anti-m3G-cap, m7G-cap Antibody, clone H-20

clone H-20, from mouse

Synonym(s):

Anti-m3G/m7G-cap, Clone H-20 Anti-m3G-cap, m7G-cap Detection Antibody

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About This Item

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

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

H-20, monoclonal

species reactivity (predicted by homology)

all

technique(s)

dot blot: suitable
immunocytochemistry: suitable
immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable
western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG1κ

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

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General description

The nucleotide structure named the 2,2,7-trimethylguanosine(m3G)-containing cap structure of small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles, or U snRNPs is an essential part of mRNA processing. Each snRNP particle consists of one (U1, U2 and U5) or two (U4/U6) snRNA molecules, a common set of eight core proteins (B, B9, D1, D2, D3, E, F and G, also denoted Sm proteins) that are bound to each of the 2,2,7- trimethylguanosine (m3G) cap-containing snRNAs U1, U2, U4 and U5, and several proteins associated specifically with the individual U snRNPs. Except for U6 snRNP, which does not leave the nucleus, the synthesis of these U snRNPs requires the bidirectional transport of the snRNA across the nuclear envelope. The snRNAs U1, U2, U4 and U5 are synthesized in the nucleus with a 7-monomethylguanosine (m7G) cap structure whereas the Sm proteins are stored in the cytoplasm and do not migrate into the nucleus in the absence of bound U snRNA. Instead, newly transcribed U snRNAs are transiently exported into the cytoplasm where the Sm proteins bind the snRNA’s Sm site, to form a ribonucleoprotein complex referred to as the Sm core. Stable association of all Sm proteins is essential for the hypermethylation of the m7G-cap to the m3G-cap structure. After this event and processing of the snRNAs, the mature snRNP particles are transported back to the nucleus in a receptor-and energy-dependent manner and the complete particle is formed. Monoclonal H-20 recognizes both m3G cap containing snRNPs as well as m7G capped structures and it should have a wide application, not only for studying the molecular biology and immunology of the U snRNPs from diverse organisms, but also for the characterization and isolation of m7G-capped transcripts.

Immunogen

Human m3G-cap and m7G-cap

Application

Anti-m3G-cap, m7G-cap Antibody, clone H-20 is a mouse monoclonal antibody, validated for use in Dot Blot, IP, western blotting & ICC.
Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot immunoprecipitated m3G-capped and m7G-capped Xenopus EF-1a, which was spiked into 4 µg of HeLa total RNA.

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot from an independent laboratory detected m3G-cap in m3G-capped snRNAs from HeLa nuclear extracts (Bochnig, P., et al. (1987). Eur J Biochem. 168(2):461-467.).

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot from an independent laboratory immunoprecipitated m3G-cap from prefractionated HeLa S100 extracts (Huber, J., et al. (1998). EMBO J. 17(14):4114-4126.).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot from an independent laboratory detected m3G-cap in m3G-capped U1 snRNPs from digitonin permeabilized HeLa cells (Bochnig, P., et al. (1987). Eur J Biochem. 168(2):461-467.).
Research Category
Epigenetics & Nuclear Function
Research Sub Category
Chromatin Biology

Quality

Evaluated by Dot Blot in in vitro transcribed RNA without and with m7G-cap.

Dot Blot Analysis: 1 µg/mL of this antibody detected m7G-cap in in vitro transcribed RNA containing m7G-cap.

Physical form

Format: Purified
Protein G Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing PBS with 0.05% sodium azide.

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 the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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