Anti-MEI1 Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody
Product Information
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Target
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MEI1
Host
Storage
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Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Clonality
Clone Number
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Isotype
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IgG
Reactivity
Application
Application Details
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IHC: 1/50-1/100
Immunogen
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Fusion protein of human MEI1
Molecular Weight
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Formulation
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pH 7.4 PBS, 0.05% NaN3, 40% Glycerol
Form
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Liquid
Gene ID
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150365
Uniprot ID
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Q5TIA1
Background
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The predominant cause of spermatogenic arrest of meiosis is the failure of homologous chromosomes to accurately synapse. MEI1 (Meiosis inhibitor protein 1), also designated Meiosis defective protein 1, is a 1274 amino acid protein that is likely required for the formation of genetically programmed double-strand breaks, the first step in the initiation of meiosis. With predominant expression in Tis, it is likely that defects of the gene encoding MEI1 results in male infertility. Interestingly, studies show that genetic variation in the MEI gene possibly predisposes European Americans but not Israeli men to infertility by meiotic arrest. Human MEI1 shares 79% sequence similarity with its mouse homolog. There are seven isoforms of MEI1 that are produced as a result of alternative splicing events.
Research Area
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Cell Biology
Synonyms
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SPATA38