Biological Description

Specificity Ribosomal Protein L26 Antibody [L15C18] detects endogenous levels of total Ribosomal Protein L26 protein.
Background Ribosomal protein L26 (RPL26) is a conserved component of the 60S large ribosomal subunit within the eukaryotic ribosome, which comprises around eighty distinct proteins. RPL26 is positioned near the nascent polypeptide exit tunnel in domain I of the 25S/5.8S rRNA and shares structural similarity with the bacterial L24 protein. RPL26 adopts a compact fold featuring sequence repeats and rRNA-binding motifs that are important for stabilizing early pre-60S assembly intermediates in the nucleolus, although its absence leads to only minor rRNA conformational changes without destabilizing adjacent ribosomal proteins such as L39. RPL26 also plays a pivotal role in p53 mRNA-specific translation: following DNA damage, such as that induced by ultraviolet light or chemotherapeutic agents, RPL26 binds the 5' untranslated region of p53 mRNA with high affinity, facilitating ribosomal recruitment, increasing p53 protein synthesis several-fold, and promoting cell cycle arrest and apoptosis through p21 induction. Overexpression of RPL26 can mimic the effects of MDM2 inhibition by selectively elevating p53 levels. RPL26 contributes to optimal maturation of 27S pre-rRNA and efficient export of pre-60S subunits, ensuring wild-type translational accuracy even in the presence of half-mer polysomes, and acting as a sensor that links nucleolar integrity to p53-mediated tumor suppression. Dysregulation of RPL26 is implicated in ribosomopathies resembling Diamond-Blackfan anemia, primarily due to its extra-ribosomal role in controlling p53.

Usage Information

Application WB Dilution
WB
1:1000
Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey
Source Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody MW 17 kDa
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
WB
Experimental Protocol:
 
Sample preparation
1. Tissue: Lyse the tissue sample by adding an appropriate volume of ice-cold RIPA/NP-40 Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail),and homogenize the tissue at a low temperature.
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/NP-40 Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail) and put the sample on ice for 5 min.
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/NP-40 Lysis Buffer (containing Protease Inhibitor Cocktail) and put the sample on ice for 5 min.
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. ( 0.22 µm PVDF membrane is recommended )Reference Table for Selecting PVDF Membrane Pore Size Specifications
Recommended conditions for wet transfer: 200 mA, 60 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.

References

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22688513/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25735597/

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