RBP-jk, Recombinant signal binding protein for immunoglobin kappa J region, is a human homolog for the Drosophila gene, suppressor of hairless. RBP-jk is located in the nucleus and is a 60kD monomeric protein that is used as a promoter region in notch signaling. Notch signaling is important in cell to cell communication which allows "a differentiating cell to suppress the same differentiation fate in a neighboring cell (the receiving cell). This ensures that the correct number of cells are distributed to distinct cell fates." When RBP-jk is not associated with Notch proteins, it acts as a transcriptional repressor. A disease associated with RBP-jk is the Epstein Barr virus.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:1000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:
HepG2 and mouse liver cell lysates.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.