rnk Antibody (464B) is a mouse monoclonal IgG1 antibody that detects rnk protein of E. coli origin by western blotting (WB) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Anti-rnk antibody (464B) is a non-conjugated monoclonal isotype antibody that plays a crucial role in understanding transcription regulation in prokaryotic organisms. rnk protein, known as the regulator of nucleoside kinase, consists of 136 amino acids and is structurally similar to Gre factors, which are secondary channel effectors involved in RNA polymerase function. This similarity is significant as rnk competes with E. coli Gre factors and DksA, inhibiting their activity in vitro, thereby influencing transcription regulation. Cellular concentrations of rnk are comparable to those of GreB, suggesting an important role as a regulator of these secondary channel effectors. In vitro studies have shown that rnk does not directly inhibit RNA polymerase′s interaction with promoters or initiate transcript cleavage, highlighting a specific regulatory function rather than a direct inhibitory role. rnk (464B) antibody detection capabilities are essential for researchers studying transcription mechanisms and regulatory protein balance in bacterial systems.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
rnk Antibody (464B) | sc-101611 | 100 µl ascites | $339.00 |