Application

Anti-Dcp2, Cat. No. ABE2901, is a highly specific rabbit polyclonal antibody that targets m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase / NUDT20 (Dcp2) and has been tested for use in Western Blotting.

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Dcp2 in 293T KO, K562, 293T and MEF DCP 2 lysates (Courtesy of Dr. Mike Kiledjian at Rutgers University).

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected Dcp2 in Western Blotting applications (Castellanos-Rubio, A., et. al. (2016). Science. 352(6281):91-5; Li, Y., et. al. (2012). Mol Cell Biol. 32(6):1164-72; Jiao, X., et. al. (2006). Mol Cell. 24(5):713-22; Li, Y., et. al. (2008). Mol Cell Biol. 28(3):939-48; Song, M.G., et. al. (2010). Mol Cell. 40(3):423-32; Li, Y., et. al. (2012). Mol Cell Biol. 32(6):1164-72).

Research CategoryEpigenetics & Nuclear Function

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

General description

m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase (UniProt: Q8IU60; also known as EC:3.6.1.62, Nucleoside diphosphate-linked moiety X motif 20, Nudix motif 20, mRNA-decapping enzyme 2, hDpc) is encoded by the DCP2 (also known as NUDT20) gene (Gene ID: 167227) in human. Dcp2 is a manganese-dependent decapping metalloenzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of the cap structure on mRNAs. It removes the 7-methyl guanine cap structure from mRNA molecules, yielding a 5′-phosphorylated mRNA fragment and 7m-GDP. Dcp2 contains a functional Nudix (nucleotide diphosphate linked to an X moiety) motif (aa 95-226) that is essential for its decapping activity. Two isoforms of Dcp2 have been described that are produced by alternative splicing. Dcp2 is reported to play a role in replication-dependent histone mRNA degradation. It has higher activity towards mRNAs that lack a poly(A) tail and does not display any activity towards a cap structure lacking an RNA moiety. Dcp2 is predominantly cytoplasmic, however, a small amount may also be found in the nucleus. Higher expression of Dcp2 has been reported in subjects with celiac disease with higher levels in the nuclear fraction. (Ref.: Wang, Z., et al. (2002). Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99(20); 12663-12668; Castellanos-Rubio, A., et al. (2016). Science 352(6281); 91-95).

Immunogen

His-tagged full length recombinant human m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase (Dcp2).

Epitope: unknown

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal antibody in serum with 0.05% sodium azide.

Unpurified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in 293T control KO cell lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected Dcp2 (NUDT20) in lysate from 293T control knockout cells, but did not react with Dcp2 knockout 293T cell lysate.

Specificity

This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects m7GpppN-mRNA hydrolase (Dcp2) in human and murine cells.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Target description

~51 kDa observed; 48.46 kDa calculated. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).