Ubiquitinylation, the covalent attachment of ubiquitin to protein, regulates a number of cellular processes including responses to stress. This process is responsible for selective targeting of proteins for degradation. The first step in ubiquitinylation is the activation of ubiquitin by ubiquitin activating enzyme E1 which is a rate-limiting enzyme in the conjugation process. The ubiquitin activating enzyme exists as two isoforms: E1a (117kD), localized predominantly in the nucleus, and E1b (110kD), localized in the cytoplasm. The first 11 amino acids are considered to be essential for phosphorylation and exclusive nuclear localization of the enzyme.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
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, add sterile glycerol (40-50%), aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 3 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.