Acts as a suppressor of microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis by specifically binding the precursor let-7 (pre-let-7), a miRNA precursor. Acts by binding pre-let-7 and recruiting ZCCHC11/TUT4 uridylyltransferase, leading to the terminal uridylation of pre-let-7. Uridylated pre-let-7 miRNAs fail to be processed by Dicer and undergo degradation. Specifically recognizes the 5'-GGAG-3' motif in the terminal loop of pre-let-7. Also recognizes and binds non pre-let-7 pre-miRNAs that contain the 5'-GGAG-3' motif in the terminal loop, leading to their terminal uridylation and subsequent degradation. Mediates MYC-mediated let-7 repression. Isoform 1, when overexpressed, stimulates growth of the breast adenocarcinoma cell line MCF-7. Isoform 2 has no effect on cell growth. Identification and characterization of lin-28 homolog B (LIN28B) in human hepatocellular carcinoma."Guo Y., Chen Y., Ito H., et al.Gene 384:51-61(2006) "Lin28 mediates the terminal uridylation of let-7 precursor MicroRNA."Heo I., Joo C., Cho J., Ha M., Han J., Kim V.N. Mol. Cell 32:276-284(2008) "TUT4 in concert with Lin28 suppresses MicroRNA biogenesis through pre-microRNA uridylation."Heo I., Joo C., Kim Y.-K., Kim V.N.,et al. Cell 138:696-708(2009) "
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Peptide sequence around aa.242~246( P-S-V-Q-K) derived from Human LIN28B
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
Acts as a suppressor of microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis by specifically binding the precursor let-7 (pre-let-7), a miRNA precursor. Acts by binding pre-let-7 and recruiting ZCCHC11/TUT4 uridylyltransferase, leading to the terminal uridylation of pre-let-7. Uridylated pre-let-7 miRNAs fail to be processed by Dicer and undergo degradation. Specifically recognizes the 5'-GGAG-3' motif in the terminal loop of pre-let-7. Also recognizes and binds non pre-let-7 pre-miRNAs that contain the 5'-GGAG-3' motif in the terminal loop, leading to their terminal uridylation and subsequent degradation. Mediates MYC-mediated let-7 repression. Isoform 1, when overexpressed, stimulates growth of the breast adenocarcinoma cell line MCF-7. Isoform 2 has no effect on cell growth. Identification and characterization of lin-28 homolog B (LIN28B) in human hepatocellular carcinoma." Guo Y., Chen Y., Ito H., et al.Gene 384:51-61(2006) "Lin28 mediates the terminal uridylation of let-7 precursor MicroRNA." Heo I., Joo C., Cho J., Ha M., Han J., Kim V.N. Mol. Cell 32:276-284(2008) "TUT4 in concert with Lin28 suppresses MicroRNA biogenesis through pre-microRNA uridylation." Heo I., Joo C., Kim Y.-K., Kim V.N.,et al. Cell 138:696-708(2009) "
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Specificity
The antibody detects endogenous levels of total LIN28B protein.
Suppressor of microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis, including that of let-7 and possibly of miR107, miR-143 and miR-200c. Binds primary let-7 transcripts (pri-let-7), including pri-let-7g and pri-let-7a-1, and sequester them in the nucleolus, away from the microprocessor complex, hence preventing their processing into mature miRNA
Protein Families
Lin-28 family
Tissue Specificity
Expressed at high levels in the placenta and, at mucher lower, in testis and fetal liver (PubMed:16971064). Isoform 1 is only detected in placenta and in moderately and poorly differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma cells (at protein level). Isoform 2 is
Buffer
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Form
Supplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Purity
Antibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.