Anti-PRC1 Antibody

PRC1 (Protein Regulator of Cytokinesis 1) is a key regulator of cytokinesis and has been identified as a substrate for several cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) . High levels of PRC1 expression occurs during S and G2/M and drops dramatically after mitosis exit and G1 entry. It is located in the nucleus during interphase and binds to the midzone of mitotic spindles during anaphase and is localized to the cell midbody during cytokinesis. Depletion of PRC1 has been shown to prevent cellular cleavage, but it has no effect on nuclear division, demonstrating the importance of PRC1 in mitosis.

PRC1 antibody was raised against a 19 amino acid synthetic peptide near the center of human PRC1. The immunogen is located within amino acids 350 - 400 of PRC1.

Key regulator of cytokinesis that cross-links antiparrallel microtubules at an average distance of 35 nM. Essential for controlling the spatiotemporal formation of the midzone and successful cytokinesis. Required for KIF14 localization to the central spindle and midbody. Required to recruit PLK1 to the spindle. Stimulates PLK1 phosphorylation of RACGAP1 to allow recruitment of ECT2 to the central spindle. Acts as an oncogene for promoting bladder cancer cells proliferation, apoptosis inhibition and carcinogenic progression (PubMed:17409436) .

PRC1 antibody can be stored at 4°C for three months and -20°C, stable for up to one year. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.