Anti-Ku80 Rabbit Antibody [B10M12]

Catalog No.: F3874

    Application: Reactivity:

    Usage Information

    Dilution
    1:1000 - 1:10000
    1:50
    1:250 - 1:500
    1:500 - 1:1000
    1:20
    Application
    WB, IP, IHC, IF, FCM
    Reactivity
    Mouse, Rat, Human
    Source
    Rabbit
    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
    83 kDa 83 kDa
    *Why do the predicted and actual molecular weights differ?
    The following reasons may explain differences between the predicted and actual protein molecular weight.
    Positive Control Human tonsil tissue; A549; HeLa; HepG2; MCF7
    Negative Control PC-12; NIH/3T3

    Exprimental 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.
    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.
    IF
    Experimental Protocol:
     
    Specimen Preparation 
    1. Aspirate liquid, then cover cells to a depth of 2–3 mm with 4% Paraformaldehyde diluted in 1X PBS.
    NOTE: Paraformaldehyde is toxic, use only in a fume hood.
    2. Fix cells for 15 min at room temperature.
    3. Aspirate fixative, rinse three times in 1X PBS for 5 min each.
    4. Proceed with Immunostaining.
     
    Immunostaining
    1. Add theblocking buffer and incubate for 60 min at RT.
    2. Prepare primary antibody diluent in antibody dilution buffer as recommended .
    3. Aspirate blocking solution, apply diluted primary antibody.
    4. Incubate overnight at 4°C.
    5. Rinse three times in 1X PBS for 5 min each.
    6. Incubate specimens in fluorochrome-conjugated secondary antibody diluted in antibody dilution buffer for 1–2 hr at room temperature in the dark.
    7. Rinse three times in 1X PBS for 5 min each.
    8. Mount slides usingmounting medium with DAPI and cover with coverslips.
    9. For best results, allow mountant to cure overnight at room temperature. For long-term storage, store slides flat at 23°C protected from light.
     
    IHC
    Experimental Protocol:
     
    Deparaffinization/Rehydration
    1. Deparaffinize/hydrate sections:
    2. Incubate sections in three washes of xylene for 5 min each.
    3. Incubate sections in two washes of 100% ethanol for 10 min each.
    4. Incubate sections in two washes of 95% ethanol for 10 min each.
    5. Wash sections two times in dH2O for 5 min each.
    6.Antigen retrieval: For Citrate: Heat slides in a microwave submersed in 1X citrate unmasking solution until boiling is initiated; continue with 10 min at a sub-boiling temperature (95°-98°C). Cool slides on bench top for 30 min.
     
    Staining
    1. Wash sections in dH2O three times for 5 min each.
    2. Incubate sections in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 10 min.
    3. Wash sections in dH2O two times for 5 min each.
    4. Wash sections in wash buffer for 5 min.
    5. Block each section with 100–400 µl of blocking solution for 1 hr at room temperature.
    6. Remove blocking solution and add 100–400 µl primary antibody diluent in to each section. Incubate overnight at 4°C.
    7. Remove antibody solution and wash sections with wash buffer three times for 5 min each.
    8. Cover section with 1–3 drops HRPas needed. Incubate in a humidified chamber for 30 min at room temperature.
    9. Wash sections three times with wash buffer for 5 min each.
    10. Add DAB Chromogen Concentrate to DAB Diluent and mix well before use.
    11. Apply 100–400 µl DAB to each section and monitor closely. 1–10 min generally provides an acceptable staining intensity.
    12. Immerse slides in dH2O.
    13. If desired, counterstain sections with hematoxylin.
    14. Wash sections in dH2O two times for 5 min each.
    15. Dehydrate sections: Incubate sections in 95% ethanol two times for 10 sec each; Repeat in 100% ethanol, incubating sections two times for 10 sec each; Repeat in xylene, incubating sections two times for 10 sec each.
    16. Mount sections with coverslips and mounting medium.
     

    Datasheet & SDS

    Biological Description

    Specificity

    Anti-Ku80 Rabbit Antibody [B10M12] detects endogenous levels of total Ku80 protein.

    Subcellular Location
    Chromosome, Nucleus
    Uniprot ID
    P13010
    Clone
    B10M12
    Synonym(s)
    G22P2, XRCC5, X-ray repair cross-complementing protein 5, 86 kDa subunit of Ku antigen, ATP-dependent DNA helicase 2 subunit 2, ATP-dependent DNA helicase II 80 kDa subunit, CTC box-binding factor 85 kDa subunit, DNA repair protein XRCC5, Ku80, Ku86, Lupus Ku autoantigen protein p86, Nuclear factor IV, Thyroid-lupus autoantigen, X-ray repair comple
    Background
    Ku80, encoded by the XRCC5 gene, is a key component of the Ku heterodimer, partnering with Ku70 to mediate the non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathway, one of the primary mechanisms for repairing DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). Ku80 comprises three main domains: an N-terminal von Willebrand A (vWA)-like α/β domain involved in protein-protein interactions, a central β-barrel domain that encircles DNA ends, and a C-terminal α-helical arm that stabilizes interaction with Ku70 and binds the DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit (DNA-PKcs). The Ku70/Ku80 heterodimer forms a ring-shaped structure that threads onto DNA ends, shielding them from degradation and preventing aberrant processing. Ku80 recognizes a wide variety of DNA ends in a sequence-independent manner and functions as a scaffold to recruit other core NHEJ proteins such as DNA-PKcs, XRCC4, XLF, and DNA ligase IV, thereby facilitating end bridging, processing, and ligation. Ku80 contributes to telomere maintenance, gene silencing near telomeres, and V(D)J recombination essential for immune diversity. Its activity is finely regulated through interactions with repair proteins and post-translational modifications, particularly SUMOylation. Defects or mutations in Ku80 disrupt the efficiency and accuracy of DNA repair, leading to chromosomal instability, impaired immune function, and accelerated aging in various model systems.
    References
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18164703/
    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36762474/

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