Anti-Barrier-to-Auto integration Factor 1 (BANF1, BAF, BCRP1, Breakpoint Cluster Region Protein 1, D

Barrier-to-auto integration factor (BAF or BANF1) plays fundamental roles in nuclear assembly, chromatin organization, gene expression and development. BAF may potently compress chromatin structure and be involved in membrane recruitment and chromatin decondensation during nuclear assembly. BAF contains 2 non-specific dsDNA-binding sites which may promote DNA cross-bridging. BAF is exploited by retroviruses for inhibiting self-destructing autointegration of retroviral DNA, thereby promoting integration of viral DNA into the host chromosome. BAF is found in both the nucleus and cytoplasm and is significantly enriched at the nuclear inner membrane, diffused throughout the nucleus during interphase and concentrated at the chromosomes during the M-phase. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Positive Control: HeLa cell lysate, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.