Molecular weight (DA)
49kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
TPSN Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes a transmembrane glycoprotein which mediates interaction between newly assembled major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules and the transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP), which is required for the transport of antigenic peptides across the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. This interaction is essential for optimal peptide loading on the MHC class I molecule. Up to four complexes of MHC class I and this protein may be bound to a single TAP molecule. This protein contains a C-terminal double-lysine motif (KKKAE) known to maintain membrane proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum. This gene lies within the major histocompatibility complex on chromosome 6. Alternative splicing results in three transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
domain:The N-terminus is required for efficient association with MHC class I molecule and for a stable interaction between MHC I and calreticulin. Binding to TAP is mediated by the C-terminus region.,function:Involved in the association of MHC class I with transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP) and in the assembly of MHC class I with peptide (peptide loading).,online information:TAPBP mutation db,polymorphism:The 2 alleles of TAPBP; TAPBP*01 (Tapasin*01) (shown here) and TAPBP*02 (Tapasin*02); are in linkage disequilibria with the HLA-DRB1 locus in a Japanese population.,similarity:Contains 1 Ig-like C1-type (immunoglobulin-like) domain.,subunit:Interacts with TAP1 and is thus a subunit of the TAP complex. Interaction with TAP1 is TAP2 independent and is required for efficient peptide-TAP interaction. Obligatory mediator for the interaction between newly assembled MHC class
Gene Name
TAPBP NGS17 TAPA
Protein name
Tapasin (TPN) (TPSN) (NGS-17) (TAP-associated protein) (TAP-binding protein)
Fields
>>Antigen processing and presentation;>>Human cytomegalovirus infection;>>Herpes simplex virus 1 infection;>>Epstein-Barr virus infection;>>Human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection
Human protein sequence Database
O15533
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9R233
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein .
Tissue expression
Neutrophils, mostly in fully differentiated cells.