SV40 T-antigen Antibody [C12F2] | Primary Antibodies

Application: Reactivity: Transfected cell line - Simian Virus 40

Usage Information

Dilution
WB1:400-1:2000 IF1:400-1:2000

Application
WB, IF

Reactivity
Transfected cell line - Simian Virus 40

Source
Mouse 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
82 kDa ~80 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.

Datasheet & SDS

Biological Description

Specificity
SV40 T-antigen Antibody [C12F2] detects transgenic levels of total SV40 Large T Antigen protein.

Clone
C12F2

Synonym(s)
Large T antigen, LT, LT-AG, DNA 3'-5' helicase large T antigen

Background
SV40 large T antigen belongs to the polyomavirus family of early proteins essential for viral replication and cellular transformation. It assembles into hexameric structures with a central channel that encircles DNA, featuring distinct domains including a helicase region for unwinding viral DNA at the origin of replication in an ATP-dependent bidirectional manner, an origin-binding domain for specific attachment to sites I and II, and interaction domains that engage host factors. Nuclear localization directs it to modulate cellular processes where it binds retinoblastoma protein (Rb) to release E2F transcription factors, driving S-phase entry and progression through activation of E2F-dependent genes, while complexing with p53 prevents DNA binding and transcriptional activation of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis pathways. Helicase activity melts the double helix at the replication origin, recruits cellular polymerases for viral genome duplication, and supports late gene transcription by stabilizing TBP-TFIIA complexes and interfering with histone deacetylation via HDAC1 inhibition. Interactions with p300/CBP co-activators and other signaling components alter mRNA levels of transcription factors and regulate phosphatase activity indirectly through small t antigen cooperation, promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting growth suppression by factors like CUL7. In permissive cells, these actions enable efficient viral propagation, whereas in non-permissive cells, persistent binding to Rb and p53 dysregulates checkpoint controls, leading to uncontrolled division and transformation observed in experimental models of tumorigenesis.

Background

SV40 large T antigen belongs to the polyomavirus family of early proteins essential for viral replication and cellular transformation. It assembles into hexameric structures with a central channel that encircles DNA, featuring distinct domains including a helicase region for unwinding viral DNA at the origin of replication in an ATP-dependent bidirectional manner, an origin-binding domain for specific attachment to sites I and II, and interaction domains that engage host factors. Nuclear localization directs it to modulate cellular processes where it binds retinoblastoma protein (Rb) to release E2F transcription factors, driving S-phase entry and progression through activation of E2F-dependent genes, while complexing with p53 prevents DNA binding and transcriptional activation of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis pathways. Helicase activity melts the double helix at the replication origin, recruits cellular polymerases for viral genome duplication, and supports late gene transcription by stabilizing TBP-TFIIA complexes and interfering with histone deacetylation via HDAC1 inhibition. Interactions with p300/CBP co-activators and other signaling components alter mRNA levels of transcription factors and regulate phosphatase activity indirectly through small t antigen cooperation, promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting growth suppression by factors like CUL7. In permissive cells, these actions enable efficient viral propagation, whereas in non-permissive cells, persistent binding to Rb and p53 dysregulates checkpoint controls, leading to uncontrolled division and transformation observed in experimental models of tumorigenesis.

References
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2450379/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22994493/

Reference Table for Selecting PVDF Membrane Pore Size Specifications

Protein Size (kDa)	PVDF Transfer Membrane Pore Size (μm)
< 10	0.22
10-20	0.22
20-30	0.45
30-45	0.45
45-70	0.45
80-100	0.45
100-140	0.45
> 140	0.45

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Protein Size (kDa)	Separating Gel Percentage
4-40	20%
12-45	15%
10-70	12.5%
15-100	10%
25-100	8%
60-210	5%