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PRMT6 Antibody (Rabbit mAb) [K2N19]

Cat.No.: F6623

    Application: Reactivity:
    • F6623-wb
      Lane 1: MCF7, Lane 2: SY5Y, Lane 3: LNCAP

    Usage Information

    Dilution
    1:1000
    1:30
    1:50
    1:50
    Application
    WB, IP, IF, FCM
    Reactivity
    Human
    Source
    Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody
    Storage Buffer
    PBS, pH 7.2+50% Glycerol+0.05% BSA+0.01% NaN3
    Storage (from the date of receipt)
    -20°C (avoid freeze-thaw cycles), 2 years
    Predicted MW Observed MW
    42 kDa 42 kDa
    *Why do the predicted and actual molecular weights differ?
    The following reasons may explain differences between the predicted and actual protein molecular weight.
    Post-translational modifications(e.g., phosphorylation, glycosylation); Splice variants and isoforms; Relative charge; Multimerization.
    Positive Control Human testis tissue; Human kidney tissue; MCF7 cells; SH-SY5Y cells; LNCaP cells
    Negative Control

    Experimental Methods

    WB
    Experimental Protocol:
     
    Sample preparation
    1. Tissue: Lyse the tissue sample by adding an appropriate volume of ice-cold RIPA/Nuclear Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail),and homogenize the tissue at a low temperature or lyse it by sonication on ice, then incubate on ice for 30 minutes.
    2. Adherent cell: Aspirate the culture medium and wash the cells with ice-cold PBS twice. Lyse the cells by adding an appropriate volume of RIPA/Nuclear Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail) , sonicate to lyse the cells, and incubate on ice for 30 minutes.
    3. Suspension cell: Transfer the culture medium to a pre-cooled centrifuge tube. Centrifuge and aspirate the supernatant. Wash the cells with ice-cold PBS twice. Lyse the cells by adding an appropriate volume of RIPA/Nuclear Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail) , sonicate to lyse the cells, and incubate on ice for 30 minutes.
    4. Place the lysate into a pre-cooled microcentrifuge tube. Centrifuge at 4°C for 15 min. Collect the supernatant;
    5. Remove a small volume of lysate to determine the protein concentration;
    6. Combine the lysate with protein loading buffer. Boil 20 µL sample under 95-100°C for 5 min. Centrifuge for 5 min after cool down on ice.
     
    Electrophoretic separation
    1. According to the concentration of extracted protein, load appropriate amount of protein sample and marker onto SDS-PAGE gels for electrophoresis. Recommended separating gel (lower gel) concentration: 10%. Reference Table for Selecting SDS-PAGE Separation Gel Concentrations
    2. Power up 80V for 30 minutes. Then the power supply is adjusted (110 V~150 V), the Marker is observed, and the electrophoresis can be stopped when the indicator band of the predyed protein Marker where the protein is located is properly separated. (Note that the current should not be too large when electrophoresis, too large current (more than 150 mA) will cause the temperature to rise, affecting the result of running glue. If high currents cannot be avoided, an ice bath can be used to cool the bath.)
     
    Transfer membrane
    1. Take out the converter, soak the clip and consumables in the pre-cooled converter;
    2. Activate PVDF membrane with methanol for 1 min and rinse with transfer buffer;
    3. Install it in the order of "black edge of clip - sponge - filter paper - filter paper - glue -PVDF membrane - filter paper - filter paper - sponge - white edge of clip";
    4. The protein was electrotransferred to PVDF membrane. ( 0.45 µm PVDF membrane is recommended ) Reference Table for Selecting PVDF Membrane Pore Size Specifications
    Recommended conditions for wet transfer: 200 mA, 120 min.
    ( Note that the transfer conditions can be adjusted according to the protein size. For high-molecular-weight proteins, a higher current and longer transfer time are recommended. However, ensure that the transfer tank remains at a low temperature to prevent gel melting.)
     
    Block
    1. After electrotransfer, wash the film with TBST at room temperature for 5 minutes;
    2. Incubate the film in the blocking solution for 1 hour at room temperature;
    3. Wash the film with TBST for 3 times, 5 minutes each time.
     
    Antibody incubation
    1. Use 5% skim milk powder to prepare the primary antibody working liquid (recommended dilution ratio for primary antibody 1:1000), gently shake and incubate with the film at 4°C overnight;
    2. Wash the film with TBST 3 times, 5 minutes each time;
    3. Add the secondary antibody to the blocking solution and incubate with the film gently at room temperature for 1 hour;
    4. After incubation, wash the film with TBST 3 times for 5 minutes each time.
     
    Antibody staining
    1. Add the prepared ECL luminescent substrate (or select other color developing substrate according to the second antibody) and mix evenly;
    2. Incubate with the film for 1 minute, remove excess substrate (keep the film moist), wrap with plastic film, and expose in the imaging system.
    IF
    Experimental Protocol:
     
    Sample Preparation
    1. Adherent Cells: Place a clean, sterile coverslip in a culture dish. Once the cells grow to near confluence as a monolayer, remove the coverslip for further use.
    2. Suspension Cells: Seed the cells onto a clean, sterile slide coated with poly-L-lysine.
    3. Frozen Sections: Allow the slide to thaw at room temperature. Wash it with pure water or PBS for 2 times, 3 minutes each time.
    4. Paraffin Sections: Deparaffinization and rehydration. Wash the slide with pure water or PBS for 3 times, 3 minutes each time. Then perform antigen retrieval.
     
    Fixation
    1. Fix the cell coverslips/spots or tissue sections at room temperature using a fixative such as 4% paraformaldehyde (4% PFA) for 10-15 minutes.
    2. Wash the sample with PBS for 3 times, 3 minutes each time.
     
    Permeabilization
    1.Add a detergent such as 0.1–0.3% Triton X-100 to the sample and incubate at room temperature for 10–20 minutes.
    (Note: This step is only required for intracellular antigens. For antigens expressed on the cell membrane, this step is unnecessary.)
    Wash the sample with PBS for 3 times, 3 minutes each time.
     
    Blocking
    Add blocking solution and incubate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. (Common blocking solutions include: serum from the same source as the secondary antibody, BSA, or goat serum.)
    Note: Ensure the sample remains moist during and after the blocking step to prevent drying, which can lead to high background.
     
    Immunofluorescence Staining (Day 1)
    1. Remove the blocking solution and add the diluted primary antibody.
    2. Incubate the sample in a humidified chamber at 4°C overnight.
     
    Immunofluorescence Staining (Day 2)
    1. Remove the primary antibody and wash with PBST for 3 times, 5 minutes each time.
    2. Add the diluted fluorescent secondary antibody and incubate in the dark at 4°C for 1–2 hours.
    3. Remove the secondary antibody and wash with PBST for 3 times, 5 minutes each time.
    4. Add diluted DAPI and incubate at room temperature in the dark for 5–10 minutes.
    5. Wash with PBST for 3 times, 5 minutes each time.
     
    Mounting
    1. Mount the sample with an anti-fade mounting medium.
    2. Allow the slide to dry at room temperature overnight in the dark.
    3. Store the slide in a slide storage box at 4°C, protected from light.
     

    Datasheet & SDS

    Biological Description

    Specificity
    PRMT6 Antibody (Rabbit mAb) [K2N19] detects endogenous levels of total PRMT6 protein.
    Subcellular Location
    Nucleus
    Uniprot ID
    Q96LA8
    Clone
    K2N19
    Synonym(s)
    HRMT1L6, PRMT6, Protein arginine N-methyltransferase 6, Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein methyltransferase-like protein 6, Histone-arginine N-methyltransferase PRMT6
    Background
    PRMT6 is a type I protein arginine methyltransferase of the PRMT family that localizes predominantly to the nucleus, where it transfers methyl groups from S‑adenosylmethionine to arginine residues on histones and nonhistone proteins to control chromatin structure, gene expression, and signaling outputs in proliferating cells and diverse tumor types. The enzyme contains the canonical PRMT catalytic core with a Rossmann‑like fold and conserved THW and double‑E motifs that position the arginine substrate and cofactor, and this architecture supports asymmetric dimethylation of arginine side chains on histone H3 as well as multiple regulatory proteins. PRMT6 deposits a repressive H3R2me2a mark at promoters and enhancers, which antagonizes H3K4 methylation and reduces transcriptional activation of select tumor suppressor and cell‑cycle inhibitor genes, aligning its chromatin activity with maintenance of a proliferative transcriptional program. PRMT6 also methylates several signaling and cell‑cycle regulators, including the CDK inhibitor p21 and the lipid phosphatase PTEN, and these modifications alter their localization, stability, and pathway coupling. Arginine methylation of p21 at a defined C‑terminal site promotes phosphorylation on a neighboring threonine residue, increases retention of p21 in the cytoplasm, and is associated with stronger CDK2–cyclin E activity and reduced nuclear CDK inhibition, thereby favoring DNA synthesis and resistance to cytotoxic agents. Arginine methylation of PTEN on specific residues by PRMT6 decreases PI3K–AKT pathway activity and also influences pre‑mRNA splicing patterns through effects on PTEN function in the nucleus, adding a layer by which PRMT6 connects methylation of a tumor suppressor to modulation of both survival signaling and RNA processing.
    References
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30886105/
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35311114/

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