Rabbit RAN Polyclonal Antibody | anti-RAN antibody

RAN Antibody (N-term)

Cat. Num. AAA9210295

• Gene Names: RAN; TC4; Gsp1; ARA24
• Reactivity: Human, mouse (Predicted Reactivity: Yeast, Bovine, C Elegans, Chicken, Zebrafish, Monkey, Rat, Xenopus)
• Applications: Western Blot, ELISA, Immunohistochemistry, Flow Cytometry
• Purity: Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
• Synonyms: RAN; Polyclonal Antibody; RAN Antibody (N-term); GTP-binding nuclear protein Ran; Androgen receptor-associated protein 24; GTPase Ran; Ras-like protein TC4; Ras-related nuclear protein; ARA24; anti-RAN antibody

• Host: Rabbit
• Reactivity: Human, mouse (Predicted Reactivity: Yeast, Bovine, C Elegans, Chicken, Zebrafish, Monkey, Rat, Xenopus)
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Isotype: Rabbit Ig
• Specificity: This RAN antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 12-39 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human RAN.
• Purity/Purification: Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
• Form/Format: Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is prepared by Saturated Ammonium Sulfate (SAS) precipitation followed by dialysis against PBS.
• Concentration: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles. (varies by lot)
• Sequence Positions: 12-39
• Sequence Length: 216

• Applicable Applications for anti-RAN antibody: Western Blot (WB), ELISA (EIA), Immunohistochemistry-paraffin (IHC-p), Flow Cytometry (FC)
• Application Notes: WB~~1:1000; IHC-P~~1:50~100; FC~~1:10~50
• Function: GTPase involved in nucleocytoplasmic transport, participating both to the import and the export from the nucleus of proteins and RNAs (PubMed:10400640, PubMed:8276887, PubMed:8896452, PubMed:8636225, PubMed:8692944, PubMed:9351834, PubMed:9428644, PubMed:9822603, PubMed:17209048, PubMed:26272610). Switches between a cytoplasmic GDP- and a nuclear GTP-bound state by nucleotide exchange and GTP hydrolysis (PubMed:7819259, PubMed:8896452, PubMed:8636225, PubMed:8692944, PubMed:9351834, PubMed:9428644, PubMed:9822603, PubMed:29040603, PubMed:11336674, PubMed:26272610). Nuclear import receptors such as importin beta bind their substrates only in the absence of GTP-bound RAN and release them upon direct interaction with GTP-bound RAN, while export receptors behave in the opposite way. Thereby, RAN controls cargo loading and release by transport receptors in the proper compartment and ensures the directionality of the transport (PubMed:8896452, PubMed:9351834, PubMed:9428644). Interaction with RANBP1 induces a conformation change in the complex formed by XPO1 and RAN that triggers the release of the nuclear export signal of cargo proteins (PubMed:20485264). RAN (GTP-bound form) triggers microtubule assembly at mitotic chromosomes and is required for normal mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome segregation (PubMed:10408446, PubMed:29040603). Required for normal progress through mitosis (PubMed:8421051, PubMed:12194828, PubMed:29040603). The complex with BIRC5/survivin plays a role in mitotic spindle formation by serving as a physical scaffold to help deliver the RAN effector molecule TPX2 to microtubules (PubMed:18591255). Acts as a negative regulator of the kinase activity of VRK1 and VRK2 (PubMed:18617507). Enhances AR- mediated transactivation. Transactivation decreases as the poly-Gln length within AR increases (PubMed:10400640).
• Cellular Location: Nucleus. Nucleus envelope. Cytoplasm, cytosol Cytoplasm. Melanosome Note=Predominantly nuclear during interphase (PubMed:8421051, PubMed:12194828, PubMed:10679025). Becomes dispersed throughout the cytoplasm during mitosis (PubMed:8421051, PubMed:12194828). Identified by mass spectrometry in melanosome fractions from stage I to stage IV (PubMed:17081065).
• Tissue Location: Expressed in a variety of tissues.
• Preparation and Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8 degree C for up to 6 months. For long term storage store at -20 degree C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Western Blot (WB)

(Western blot analysis of RAN Antibody (N-term) in HL-60 cell line lysates (35ug/lane).RAN (arrow) was detected using the purified Pab.)

Western Blot (WB)

(Western blot analysis of RAN antibody (N-term) in NIH-3T3 cell line lysates (35ug/lane). RAN (arrow) was detected using the purified Pab.)

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

(Formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded human brain tissue reacted with RAN Antibody (N-term), which was peroxidase-conjugated to the secondary antibody, followed by DAB staining. This data demonstrates the use of this antibody for immunohistochemistry; clinical relevance has not been evaluated.)

Flow Cytometry (FC)

(RAN Antibody (N-term) flow cytometry analysis of HL-60 cells (bottom histogram) compared to a negative control cell (top histogram).FITC-conjugated goat-anti-rabbit secondary antibodies were used for the analysis.)

Western Blot (WB)

(Western blot analysis of RAN (arrow) using rabbit polyclonal RAN Antibody (N-term). 293 cell lysates (2 ug/lane) either nontransfected (Lane 1) or transiently transfected (Lane 2) with the RAN gene.)

Related Product Information for anti-RAN antibody

RAN (ras-related nuclear protein) is a small GTP binding protein belonging to the RAS superfamily that is essential for the translocation of RNA and proteins through the nuclear pore complex. The RAN protein is also involved in control of DNA synthesis and cell cycle progression. Nuclear localization of RAN requires the presence of regulator of chromosome condensation 1 (RCC1). Mutations in RAN disrupt DNA synthesis. Because of its many functions, it is likely that RAN interacts with several other proteins. RAN regulates formation and organization of the microtubule network independently of its role in the nucleus-cytosol exchange of macromolecules. RAN could be a key signaling molecule regulating microtubule polymerization during mitosis. RCC1 generates a high local concentration of RAN-GTP around chromatin which, in turn, induces the local nucleation of microtubules. RAN is an androgen receptor (AR) coactivator that binds differentially with different lengths of polyglutamine within the androgen receptor. Polyglutamine repeat expansion in the AR is linked to Kennedy's disease (X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy). RAN coactivation of the AR diminishes with polyglutamine expansion within the AR, and this weak coactivation may lead to partial androgen insensitivity during the development of Kennedy's disease.

Product Categories/Family for anti-RAN antibody

Cell Biology; Signal transduction

References

Monecke,T., Science 324 (5930), 1087-1091 (2009)
Moss,D.K., J. Cell. Sci. 122 (PT 5), 644-655 (2009)

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 5453555
• NCBI GeneID: 5901
• NCBI Accession #: NP_006316.1
• NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #: NM_006325.4
• UniProt Accession #: P62826; P17080; P28746; P28747; Q6IPB2; Q86V08; Q8NI90; Q9CSP3; Q9CWI7; Q9CZA2; Q9UDJ5; A8K3Z8; AAB24940
• Molecular Weight: 24423
• NCBI Official Full Name: GTP-binding nuclear protein Ran isoform 1
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: RAN, member RAS oncogene family
• NCBI Official Symbol: RAN
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: TC4; Gsp1; ARA24
• NCBI Protein Information: GTP-binding nuclear protein Ran
• UniProt Protein Name: GTP-binding nuclear protein Ran
• Protein Family: Ranakinin
• UniProt Gene Name: RAN
• UniProt Synonym Gene Names: ARA24
• UniProt Entry Name: RAN_HUMAN

NCBI Description

RAN (ras-related nuclear protein) is a small GTP binding protein belonging to the RAS superfamily that is essential for the translocation of RNA and proteins through the nuclear pore complex. The RAN protein is also involved in control of DNA synthesis and cell cycle progression. Nuclear localization of RAN requires the presence of regulator of chromosome condensation 1 (RCC1). Mutations in RAN disrupt DNA synthesis. Because of its many functions, it is likely that RAN interacts with several other proteins. RAN regulates formation and organization of the microtubule network independently of its role in the nucleus-cytosol exchange of macromolecules. RAN could be a key signaling molecule regulating microtubule polymerization during mitosis. RCC1 generates a high local concentration of RAN-GTP around chromatin which, in turn, induces the local nucleation of microtubules. RAN is an androgen receptor (AR) coactivator that binds differentially with different lengths of polyglutamine within the androgen receptor. Polyglutamine repeat expansion in the AR is linked to Kennedy's disease (X-linked spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy). RAN coactivation of the AR diminishes with polyglutamine expansion within the AR, and this weak coactivation may lead to partial androgen insensitivity during the development of Kennedy's disease. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Uniprot Description

RAN: a small GTPase belonging to the RAS superfamily that regulates the nucleo-cytoplasmic traffic through the nuclear pore complex, the condensation of chromatin, spindle assembly and cytokinesis, as well as the organization of non-centrosomal microtubules. A major regulator of mitosis and a potential therapeutic target in cancers expressing higher Ras/MEK/ERK and PI3K/Akt/mTORC1 activities. Required for the import of protein into and RNA export from the nucleus. Cycles between the nucleus and cytoplasm in this process. The Ran guanine nucleotide-exchange factor (RanGEF) is nuclear, promoting the GTP-bound state, while the Ran GTPase activating protein (RanGAP) is cytoplasmic, promoting GDP-bound state. RanGDP is imported into the nucleus by nuclear transport factor-2 (NUTF2), where RanGEF catalyses nucleotide exchange and generates RanGTP. RanGTP then binds to transport factors, such as KPNB1 and CAS, and is exported to the cytoplasm, where RanGAP stimulates GTP hydrolysis. Regulates microtubule polymerization during mitosis; micritubule localization of RAN requires the presence of regulator of chromosome condensation 1 (RCC1), a Ran-GEF. RCC1 generates a high local concentration of RAN-GTP around chromatin which, in turn, induces the local nucleation of microtubules. Regulates the formation and organization of the microtubule network independently of its role in the nucleus-cytosol exchange of macromolecules. GTP-Ran interacts with survivin at S and M phases of the cell cycle. Ran-survivin complexes play a role in mitotic spindle formation by serving as a physical scaffold to help deliver the RAN effector molecule TPX2 to microtubules. Acts as a negative regulator of the kinase activity of VRK1 and VRK2. Interacts with TERT following the tyrosine phosphorylation of TERT induced by H2O2, inducing nuclear export of TERT. Interacts with MAD2L2. Predominantly nuclear during interphase. Becomes dispersed throughout the cytoplasm during mitosis.

Protein type: Cell cycle regulation; Nuclear export; G protein, monomeric, Ran; G protein, monomeric; Nuclear receptor co-regulator; Motility/polarity/chemotaxis; G protein

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12q24.3

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; recycling endosome; membrane; cytoplasm; melanosome; nuclear pore; nucleus; chromatin; cytosol

Molecular Function: GTPase activity; protein domain specific binding; protein binding; GDP binding; androgen receptor binding; GTP binding; transcription coactivator activity; chromatin binding

Biological Process: ribosomal small subunit export from nucleus; mitosis; positive regulation of protein binding; viral reproduction; positive regulation of transcription, DNA-dependent; viral infectious cycle; signal transduction; ribosomal large subunit export from nucleus; mitotic spindle organization and biogenesis; cell division; protein import into nucleus; small GTPase mediated signal transduction; androgen receptor signaling pathway; gene expression; protein export from nucleus; actin cytoskeleton organization and biogenesis; DNA metabolic process; spermatid development