Rabbit anti-Human HP1 alpha/CBX5 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P45973

Target Species

Human

Target Name

CBX5

Target Full Name

Chromobox protein homolog 5

Target Function

Component of heterochromatin that recognizes and binds histone H3 tails methylated at 'Lys-9' (H3K9me), leading to epigenetic repression. In contrast, it is excluded from chromatin when 'Tyr-41' of histone H3 is phosphorylated (H3Y41ph). Can interact with lamin-B receptor (LBR). This interaction can contribute to the association of the heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane. Involved in the formation of functional kinetochore through interaction with MIS12 complex proteins.

Target Subcellular Location

Nucleus. Chromosome. Chromosome, centromere.

Target Research Area

Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling

Target Synonyms

Antigen p25; CBX5; CBX5_HUMAN; CG8409; Chromobox 5; Chromobox homolog 5 (HP1 alpha homolog; Drosophila); Chromobox homolog 5; Chromobox protein homolog 5; Epididymis luminal protein 25; HEL25; Heterochromatin protein 1 alpha; Heterochromatin protein 1; Heterochromatin protein 1 homolog alpha; HP1 alpha; HP1 alpha homolog; HP1; HP1A; HP1Hs alpha; Su(var)205

Target Background

This gene encodes a highly conserved nonhistone protein, which is a member of the heterochromatin protein family. The protein is enriched in the heterochromatin and associated with centromeres. The protein has a single N-terminal chromodomain which can bind to histone proteins via methylated lysine residues, and a C-terminal chromo shadow-domain (CSD) which is responsible for the homodimerization and interaction with a number of chromatin-associated nonhistone proteins. The encoded product is involved in the formation of functional kinetochore through interaction with essential kinetochore proteins. The gene has a pseudogene located on chromosome 3. Multiple alternatively spliced variants, encoding the same protein, have been identified.