BRCA1 contains at least two nuclear localization signals and is proposed to be a tumor suppressor protein. It is a serine phosphoprotein that undergoes hyper-phosphorylation during late G1-and S-phases of the cell cycle and is transiently dephosphorylated early after M-phase.1 BRCA1 protein alters in a qualitative and quantitative manner during cell cycle progression.1 The amount of BRCA1 protein is highest during S-phase and remains elevated toward G2/M, before it declines in early G1-phase.1 Inherited loss of BRCA1 function confers an increased susceptibility for both breast and ovarian cancer.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:100
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.