


UDG Antibody (k1C12) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2b kappa light chain antibody that detects uracil-DNA glycosylase (UDG) in human samples through western blotting (WB) and immunoprecipitation (IP) applications. UDG plays a crucial role in the DNA repair process by excising uracil from DNA, which can arise from misincorporation or cytosine deamination. This function is vital for maintaining genomic integrity, as the presence of uracil in DNA can lead to mutations and genomic instability if not repaired. UDG operates by cleaving the N-C1′ glycosidic bond between the uracil base and deoxyribose, transitioning from an "open" unbound state to a "closed" DNA-bound state, which creates a catalytic center essential for enzymatic activity. The conformational change is facilitated by a B zipper motif within UDG, allowing effective flipping of the uridine nucleotide into the catalytic center for excision. Notably, UDG exists in two isoforms, UDG1 and UDG1A, with UDG1 localized to the mitochondria and UDG1A, a processed isoform, localized to the nucleus due to a unique 44-residue amino-terminus. Anti-UDG antibody (k1C12) serves as an invaluable tool for researchers studying DNA repair mechanisms and the implications of uracil misincorporation in human health.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
UDG Antibody (k1C12) | sc-73639 | 50 µg/0.5 ml | $322.00 |