SMN1 blocking peptide

SMN1 Antibody (C-term) Blocking Peptide

• Gene Names: SMN1; SMA; SMN; SMA1; SMA2; SMA3; SMA4; SMA@; SMNT; BCD541; GEMIN1; TDRD16A; T-BCD541
• Synonyms: SMN1; SMN1 Antibody (C-term) Blocking Peptide; Survival motor neuron protein; Component of gems 1; Gemin-1; SMN; SMNT; SMN1 blocking peptide

• Form/Format: Synthetic peptide was lyophilized with 100% acetonitrile and is supplied as a powder. Reconstitute with 0.1 ml DI water for a final concentration of 1 mg/ml.
• Sequence Length: 294

• Cellular Location: Cytoplasm. Nucleus, gem. Nucleus, Cajal body. Cytoplasmic granule. Cytoplasm, myofibril, sarcomere, Z line. Note: Colocalizes with Actn at the Z-line of skeletal muscle (By similarity). Under stress conditions colocalizes with RPP20/POP7 in punctuated cytoplasmic granules Colocalized and redistributed with ZPR1 from the cytoplasm to nuclear gems (Gemini of coiled bodies) and Cajal bodies
• Tissue Location: Expressed in a wide variety of tissues. Expressed at high levels in brain, kidney and liver, moderate levels in skeletal and cardiac muscle, and low levels in fibroblasts and lymphocytes. Also seen at high levels in spinal cord. Present in osteoclasts and mononuclear cells (at protein level).
• Preparation and Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8 degree C for up to 6 months. For long term storage store at -20 degree C.

Related Product Information for SMN1 blocking peptide

The SMN complex plays a catalyst role in the assembly of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs), the building blocks of the spliceosome. Thereby, plays an important role in the splicing of cellular pre-mRNAs. Most spliceosomal snRNPs contain a common set of Sm proteins SNRPB, SNRPD1, SNRPD2, SNRPD3, SNRPE, SNRPF and SNRPG that assemble in a heptameric protein ring on the Sm site of the small nuclear RNA to form the core snRNP. In the cytosol, the Sm proteins SNRPD1, SNRPD2, SNRPE, SNRPF and SNRPG are trapped in an inactive 6S pICln-Sm complex by the chaperone CLNS1A that controls the assembly of the core snRNP. Dissociation by the SMN complex of CLNS1A from the trapped Sm proteins and their transfer to an SMN-Sm complex triggers the assembly of core snRNPs and their transport to the nucleus. Ensures the correct splicing of U12 intron-containing genes that may be important for normal motor and proprioceptive neurons development. May also play a role in the metabolism of small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein (snoRNPs).

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 2498924
• NCBI GeneID: 6606
• UniProt Accession #: Q16637; Q13119; Q549U5; Q96J51; A8K0V4
• Molecular Weight: 27,135 Da
• NCBI Official Full Name: Survival motor neuron protein
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: survival of motor neuron 1, telomeric
• NCBI Official Symbol: SMN1
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: SMA; SMN; SMA1; SMA2; SMA3; SMA4; SMA@; SMNT; BCD541; GEMIN1; TDRD16A; T-BCD541
• NCBI Protein Information: survival motor neuron protein
• UniProt Protein Name: Survival motor neuron protein
• Protein Family: Survival motor neuron protein
• UniProt Gene Name: SMN1
• UniProt Synonym Gene Names: SMN; SMNT
• UniProt Entry Name: SMN_HUMAN

NCBI Description

This gene is part of a 500 kb inverted duplication on chromosome 5q13. This duplicated region contains at least four genes and repetitive elements which make it prone to rearrangements and deletions. The repetitiveness and complexity of the sequence have also caused difficulty in determining the organization of this genomic region. The telomeric and centromeric copies of this gene are nearly identical and encode the same protein. However, mutations in this gene, the telomeric copy, are associated with spinal muscular atrophy; mutations in the centromeric copy do not lead to disease. The centromeric copy may be a modifier of disease caused by mutation in the telomeric copy. The critical sequence difference between the two genes is a single nucleotide in exon 7, which is thought to be an exon splice enhancer. Note that the nine exons of both the telomeric and centromeric copies are designated historically as exon 1, 2a, 2b, and 3-8. It is thought that gene conversion events may involve the two genes, leading to varying copy numbers of each gene. The protein encoded by this gene localizes to both the cytoplasm and the nucleus. Within the nucleus, the protein localizes to subnuclear bodies called gems which are found near coiled bodies containing high concentrations of small ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs). This protein forms heteromeric complexes with proteins such as SIP1 and GEMIN4, and also interacts with several proteins known to be involved in the biogenesis of snRNPs, such as hnRNP U protein and the small nucleolar RNA binding protein. Multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014]

Uniprot Description

SMN: The SMN complex plays an essential role in spliceosomal snRNP assembly in the cytoplasm and is required for pre-mRNA splicing in the nucleus. It may also play a role in the metabolism of snoRNPs. Defects in SMN1 are the cause of spinal muscular atrophy autosomal recessive type 1 (SMA1). Spinal muscular atrophy refers to a group of neuromuscular disorders characterized by degeneration of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, leading to symmetrical muscle weakness and atrophy. Autosomal recessive forms are classified according to the age of onset, the maximum muscular activity achieved, and survivorship. The severity of the disease is mainly determined by the copy number of SMN2, a copy gene which predominantly produces exon 7-skipped transcripts and only low amount of full-length transcripts that encode for a protein identical to SMN1. Only about 4% of SMA patients bear one SMN1 copy with an intragenic mutation. SMA1 is a severe form, with onset before 6 months of age. SMA1 patients never achieve the ability to sit. Defects in SMN1 are the cause of spinal muscular atrophy autosomal recessive type 2 (SMA2). SMA2 is an autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy of intermediate severity, with onset between 6 and 18 months. Patients do not reach the motor milestone of standing, and survive into adulthood. Defects in SMN1 are the cause of spinal muscular atrophy autosomal recessive type 3 (SMA3). SMA3 is an autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy with onset after 18 months. SMA3 patients develop ability to stand and walk and survive into adulthood. Defects in SMN1 are the cause of spinal muscular atrophy autosomal recessive type 4 (SMA4). SMA4 is an autosomal recessive spinal muscular atrophy characterized by symmetric proximal muscle weakness with onset in adulthood and slow disease progression. SMA4 patients can stand and walk. Belongs to the SMN family. 4 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: RNA-binding; RNA processing

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 5q13.2

Cellular Component: Cajal body; cytoplasm; cytosol; neuron projection; nucleoplasm; nucleus; perikaryon; SMN complex

Molecular Function: identical protein binding; protein binding

Biological Process: nuclear import; spliceosomal snRNP biogenesis; spliceosome assembly; transcription termination

Disease: Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type I; Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type Ii; Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type Iii; Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type Iv