Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human QKI AA range: 198-248
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of QKI at Human/Mouse/Rat
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000;IHC-p 1:50-300; ELISA 2000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is an RNA-binding protein that regulates pre-mRNA splicing, export of mRNAs from the nucleus, protein translation, and mRNA stability. The encoded protein is involved in myelinization and oligodendrocyte differentiation and may play a role in schizophrenia. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014],
Function
disease:Deletion of the QKI gene may play a role in astrocytic tumors.,disease:May play a role in genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia. QKI levels of some isoforms such as isoform 6, are frequently down-regulated in schizophrenic patients.,function:RNA-binding protein that plays a central role in myelinization. Binds to the 5'-NACUAAY-N(1,20)-UAAY-3' RNA core sequence. Acts by regulating pre-mRNA splicing, mRNA export, mRNA stability and protein translation. Required to protect and promote stability of mRNAs such as MBP and CDKN1B which promotes oligodendrocyte differentiation. Participates in mRNA transport by regulating the nuclear export of MBP mRNA. Also involved in regulation of mRNA splicing of MAG pre-mRNA. Acts as a translational repressor.,PTM:Methylated by PRMT1.,PTM:Tyrosine phosphorylated at its C-terminus, probably by FYN. Phosphorylation leads to decreased mRNA-binding a
Human protein sequence Database
Q96PU8
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9QYS9
Rat protein sequence database
Q91XU1
Cellular localization
Nucleus . Cytoplasm .
Tissue expression
Expressed in the frontal cortex of brain. Down-regulated in the brain of schizophrenic patients.