Biological Description

Specificity SMARCD1/BAF60A Antibody [H10L13] detects endogenous levels of total SMARCD1/BAF60A protein.
Background SMARCD1, also known as BAF60A, is a core subunit of the mammalian SWI/SNF (BAF) chromatin remodeling complexes, working alongside BRG1 or BRM ATPases and scaffold proteins such as BAF155 and BAF170. As a member of the SMARCD (BAF60) family, which includes A, B, and C isoforms, SMARCD1 acts as a crucial adaptor bridging the catalytic machinery of the complex to sequence-specific transcription factors, thereby facilitating ATP-dependent nucleosome remodeling essential for both gene activation and repression. SMARCD1 is characterized by four tandem SWI3-like domains that form a compact α-helical scaffold, with a conserved motif in the fourth domain enabling direct, hormone-dependent binding to the coactivator grooves of androgen and glucocorticoid receptors as well as to p53 transactivation domains, while its N-terminal region mediates interaction with BRG1. SMARCD1 is pivotal for dynamic chromatin reconfiguration; it recruits the BAF complex to promoters marked by H3K27me3 or bivalent chromatin, such as those of developmental regulators and Klf4, where it helps restrict pluripotency and promote lineage commitment in embryonic stem cells through redistribution of H3K27me3 and acquisition of H3K4me3 at transcription start sites. SMARCD1 also interfaces with the glucocorticoid receptor to enable hormone-responsive gene activation and partners with p53 to mediate stress responses, while influencing senescence-associated lipid metabolism via integration with the Rb pathway. SMARCD1 fine-tunes embryonic stem cell differentiation, regulates hormone-driven proliferation, and modulates cellular senescence by balancing lipid droplet accumulation and chromatin accessibility. SMARCD1 mutations disrupt BAF complex integrity in cancers such as rhabdoid tumors and ATRT, enhance Notch signaling in glioblastoma, and contribute to aging-related lipotoxicity, with loss of SMARCD1 mimicking the effects of broader SWI/SNF impairment on glucocorticoid receptor and p53 target gene regulation.

Usage Information

Application WB, IP, ChIP Dilution
WB IP CHIP
1:1000 1:50 1:50
Reactivity Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey
Source Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody MW 60 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/Nuclear 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/Nuclear 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/Nuclear 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. ( 0.45 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.

References

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25818293/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19762545/

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