Anti-DNA/RNA-binding protein KIN17 KIN Antibody Picoband® (Biotine Conjugate)

DNA/RNA-binding protein KIN17, also known as BTCD or KIN17 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the KIN gene. This gene is mapped to 10p14. The protein encoded by this gene is a nuclear protein that forms intranuclear foci during proliferation and is redistributed in the nucleoplasm during the cell cycle. Short-wave ultraviolet light provokes the relocalization of the protein, suggesting its participation in the cellular response to DNA damage. Originally selected based on protein-binding with RecA antibodies, the mouse protein presents a limited similarity with a functional domain of the bacterial RecA protein, a characteristic shared by this human ortholog. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants.

Ubiquitously expressed in all tissues examined, with highest levels in skeletal muscle, heart and testis. Differentially expressed in non-tumorigenic and tumorigenic cell lines. Highly expressed in proliferating epithelial keratinocyte cells in vitro (at protein level). .

Involved in DNA replication and the cellular response to DNA damage. May participate in DNA replication factories and create a bridge between DNA replication and repair mediated by high molecular weight complexes. May play a role in illegitimate recombination and regulation of gene expression. May participate in mRNA processing. Binds, in vitro, to double-stranded DNA. Also shown to bind preferentially to curved DNA in vitro and in vivo (By similarity). Binds via its C-terminal domain to RNA in vitro. .

Store at -20℃ for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4℃ for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20℃ for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Nucleus . Cytoplasm . During S phase, strongly associated with the nuclear matrix, and to chromosomal DNA in the presence of DNA damage. Also shows cytoplasmic localization in elongated spermatids. .