Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein, N-His from ProteoGenix; catalogue ARO-P11844; research use only.
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Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein, also known as nucleosome assembly protein 1-like 1, is a protein that plays a crucial role in the formation of nucleosomes, the basic structural unit of chromatin. This protein is encoded by the NAP1L1 gene and is highly conserved among different species, indicating its importance in cellular processes.
The human NAP1L1 protein is composed of 337 amino acids and has a molecular weight of approximately 38 kDa. It contains several functional domains, including a histone binding domain and a nucleosome assembly domain, which are essential for its activity.
The crystal structure of NAP1L1 has been determined, revealing its unique three-dimensional architecture. The protein is composed of two distinct domains connected by a flexible linker region. The N-terminal domain contains the histone binding site, while the C-terminal domain contains the nucleosome assembly site. This structure allows NAP1L1 to interact with both histones and DNA, facilitating the assembly of nucleosomes.
Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein plays a crucial role in the assembly of nucleosomes, which are the building blocks of chromatin. It has been shown to interact with both histones and DNA, facilitating the formation of stable nucleosome structures.
NAP1L1 binds to histones, specifically H2A-H2B dimers, through its histone binding domain. This interaction is essential for the recruitment of histones to the DNA, which is the first step in nucleosome formation. NAP1L1 also has a nucleosome assembly domain, which interacts with DNA and promotes the formation of nucleosome structures.
Furthermore, NAP1L1 has been shown to have a chaperone-like activity, assisting in the proper folding and assembly of histones onto DNA. This activity is crucial for maintaining the stability and integrity of nucleosomes, which are essential for gene regulation and other cellular processes.
The unique structure and activity of Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein make it a valuable tool for various scientific applications. Some of its potential applications include:
NAP1L1 is a key player in nucleosome assembly, making it an important protein for studying chromatin structure and function. Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein can be used in in vitro experiments to investigate the role of nucleosomes in gene regulation, DNA replication, and other cellular processes.
Epigenetic modifications, such as histone acetylation and methylation, play a crucial role in gene expression and are regulated by nucleosome assembly. Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein can be used to study the effects of these modifications on chromatin structure and function.
Abnormalities in nucleosome assembly have been linked to various diseases, including cancer. Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein can be used in drug discovery and development to screen for compounds that can modulate its activity and potentially treat diseases associated with nucleosome dysfunction.
NAP1L1 has been identified as an antigen in several autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Recombinant Human NAP1L1 Protein can be used to produce antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
NAP1L1 has been shown to play a role in DNA repair and recombination
ProteoGenix catalogue number ARO-P11844. For research use only.
Host: Escherichia coli (E.coli); Expression system: Prokaryotic expression; Molecular weight: 35.65 kDa; Fragment: Arg72-Glu356; Buffer: Lyophilized from a solution in PBS pH 7.4, 0.02% NLS, 1mM EDTA, 4% Trehalose, 1% Mannitol..
Available configurations: 50ug, 100ug, 1mg.
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