Western Blot (WB)
(Western blot analysis of lysates from Hela,U-251 MG cell line,mouse heart,mouse kidney,rat kidney tissue (from left to right), using BBS4 Antibody (Center). It was diluted at 1:1000 at each lane. A goat anti-mouse IgG H&L(HRP) at 1:10000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.Lysates at 20ug per lane.)
Background: The BBSome complex is thought to function as a coat complex required for sorting of specific membrane proteins to the primary cilia. The BBSome complex is required for ciliogenesis but is dispensable for centriolar satellite function. This ciliogenic function is mediated in part by the Rab8 GDP/GTP exchange factor, which localizes to the basal body and contacts the BBSome. Rab8(GTP) enters the primary cilium and promotes extension of the ciliary membrane. Firstly the BBSome associates with the ciliary membrane and binds to RAB3IP/Rabin8, the guanosyl exchange factor (GEF) for Rab8 and then the Rab8-GTP localizes to the cilium and promotes docking and fusion of carrier vesicles to the base of the ciliary membrane. The BBSome complex, together with the LTZL1, controls SMO ciliary trafficking and contributes to the sonic hedgehog (SHH) pathway regulation. Required for proper BBSome complex assembly and its ciliary localization. Required for microtubule anchoring at the centrosome but not for microtubule nucleation. May be required for the dynein-mediated transport of pericentriolar proteins to the centrosome.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene is a member of the Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) gene family. Bardet-Biedl syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe pigmentary retinopathy, obesity, polydactyly, renal malformation and cognitive disability. The proteins encoded by BBS gene family members are structurally diverse. The similar phenotypes exhibited by mutations in BBS gene family members are likely due to the protein's shared roles in cilia formation and function. Many BBS proteins localize to the basal bodies, ciliary axonemes, and pericentriolar regions of cells. BBS proteins may also be involved in intracellular trafficking via microtubule-related transport. The protein encoded by this gene has sequence similarity to O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) transferases in plants and archaebacteria and in human forms a multi-protein "BBSome" complex with seven other BBS proteins. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]
Uniprot Description
BBS4: May be required for the dynein-mediated transport of pericentriolar proteins to the centrosome. Required for microtubule anchoring at the centrosome but not for microtubule nucleation. The BBSome complex is required for ciliogenesis but is dispensable for centriolar satellite function. This ciliogenic function is mediated in part by the Rab8 GDP/GTP exchange factor, which localizes to the basal body and contacts the BBSome. Rab8(GTP) enters the primary cilium and promotes extension of the ciliary membrane. Firstly the BBSome associates with the ciliary membrane and binds to RAB3IP/Rabin8, the guanosyl exchange factor (GEF) for Rab8 and then the Rab8-GTP localizes to the cilium and promotes docking and fusion of carrier vesicles to the base of the ciliary membrane. Defects in BBS4 are the cause of Bardet-Biedl syndrome type 4 (BBS4). Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a genetically heterogeneous, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by usually severe pigmentary retinopathy, early onset obesity, polydactyly, hypogenitalism, renal malformation and mental retardation. Secondary features include diabetes mellitus, hypertension and congenital heart disease. A relatively high incidence of BBS is found in the mixed Arab populations of Kuwait and in Bedouin tribes throughout the Middle East, most likely due to the high rate of consaguinity in these populations and a founder effect. Belongs to the BBS4 family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: Cell development/differentiation; Adaptor/scaffold; Microtubule-binding
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 15q22.3-q23
Cellular Component: centriole; centrosome; pericentriolar material; nonmotile primary cilium; cytosol; cilium
Molecular Function: protein binding; beta-tubulin binding; microtubule motor activity; alpha-tubulin binding
Biological Process: fat cell differentiation; retinal rod cell development; regulation of lipid metabolic process; metabolic process; photoreceptor cell maintenance; positive regulation of multicellular organism growth; retinal homeostasis; protein transport; sensory processing; intracellular transport; visual perception; cytokinesis after mitosis; sensory cilium biogenesis; centrosome organization and biogenesis; dendrite development; brain morphogenesis; cilium biogenesis; heart looping; maintenance of protein localization in nucleus; positive regulation of flagellum biogenesis; striatum development; negative regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure; organelle organization and biogenesis; hippocampus development; sensory perception of smell; microtubule cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; regulation of cytokinesis; melanosome transport; protein localization in organelle; adult behavior; neural tube closure; cerebral cortex development; spermatid development
Disease: Bardet-biedl Syndrome 4; Bardet-biedl Syndrome 1
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Product Notes
The BBS4 bbs4 (Catalog #AAA9231642) is an Antibody produced from Mouse and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The BBS4 Antibody (Center) reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's BBS4 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB), ELISA (EIA). WB: 1:1000. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the BBS4 bbs4 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "BBS4, Monoclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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