The At1g25150 antibody is a polyclonal antibody raised against the protein encoded by the At1g25150 gene, which belongs to the F-box protein family . These proteins are integral to ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis, a process critical for regulating cellular protein turnover . The antibody specifically recognizes the At1g25150 gene product (UniProt ID: P0DI05) with high specificity, enabling its use in techniques such as Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence .
The At1g25150 gene encodes an F-box protein, part of the SCF (Skp1-Cullin-F-box) E3 ubiquitin ligase complex. Key characteristics include:
Function: Mediates substrate recognition for ubiquitination, tagging proteins for degradation via the 26S proteasome .
Domain Structure: Contains an F-box domain for interaction with Skp1 and a variable substrate-binding domain .
Role in Plants: F-box proteins regulate developmental processes, stress responses, and hormone signaling .
Cross-Reactivity: Polyclonal antibodies may recognize epitopes shared with homologous F-box proteins; validation via knockout controls is essential .
Technical Optimization: Antigen retrieval methods and antibody dilution ratios must be calibrated for specific experimental conditions .
Characterize its performance in high-resolution techniques (e.g., immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry).
Explore roles of At1g25150 in stress adaptation or developmental pathways using transgenic models.
AT1G25150 encodes an F-box family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana that likely functions within SCF ubiquitin-ligase complexes involved in protein degradation pathways. Antibodies against this protein enable researchers to study its expression patterns, subcellular localization, and involvement in plant developmental processes. F-box proteins play crucial roles in protein turnover regulation, making antibodies against AT1G25150 important tools for investigating plant proteostasis mechanisms .
While transcriptomic data provides information about mRNA expression, antibodies allow verification at the protein level. As demonstrated in antibody validation methods, protein and mRNA levels don't always correlate perfectly . Researchers in the Uhlén study showed that combining transcriptomic data with antibody-based protein detection provides more comprehensive validation of expression patterns, as protein levels can be affected by post-transcriptional regulation and protein stability factors .
When selecting antibodies, researchers should consider:
| Antibody Characteristic | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Specificity | Recognition of AT1G25150 without cross-reactivity to other F-box proteins | Essential for reliable results |
| Validation method | Western blot, immunohistochemistry, orthogonal validation | Determines application suitability |
| Epitope location | Region of protein recognized by antibody | Affects detection of modified forms |
| Host species | Animal in which antibody was raised | Important for compatibility in multi-labeling experiments |
| Clonality | Monoclonal vs polyclonal | Affects consistency and specificity |
Enhanced validation approaches described by Edfors et al. demonstrate the importance of multiple validation methods . For AT1G25150 antibodies, researchers should:
Perform western blot analysis using wild-type plants alongside at1g25150 knockout lines
Verify specificity through immunoprecipitation followed by mass spectrometry
Conduct orthogonal validation comparing antibody detection with transcriptomic data
Use genetic knockdown/overexpression systems to confirm signal specificity
The Edfors study showed that antibodies displaying Pearson correlation coefficients above 0.5 between orthogonal methods (antibody signal vs. transcriptomic data) are generally reliable .
Based on advanced validation methodologies, researchers should:
Use multiple antibodies targeting different epitopes of AT1G25150
Compare immunoblotting results with targeted mass spectrometry (PRM/SRM) data
Correlate antibody signals with RNA expression levels across multiple tissues
Document concordance between different detection methods
This multi-antibody approach helps resolve discrepancies, as demonstrated in the enhanced validation protocols where researchers found that some antibodies showing poor correlation with transcriptomic data were actually detecting modified protein forms rather than being non-specific .
Essential controls include:
Negative controls using at1g25150 knockout plants
Peptide competition assays where antibody is pre-incubated with immunizing peptide
Secondary antibody-only controls to assess non-specific binding
Positive controls using recombinant AT1G25150 protein
Comparison with fluorescent protein fusion localization
The enhanced validation study by Edfors et al. demonstrated that using genetic controls substantially improves antibody validation reliability .
F-box proteins often form complexes with other proteins, requiring careful extraction conditions:
Include protease inhibitors to prevent degradation
Consider native vs. denaturing conditions depending on experiment goals
Optimize detergent concentrations for membrane-associated fraction extraction
Test different buffer compositions to maintain protein integrity
Standardize protein quantification methods before immunoblotting
Extraction conditions significantly impact detection quality, as demonstrated in studies of therapeutic antibody generation where protein structural integrity was critical for accurate analysis .
Based on advanced immunoprecipitation techniques:
Perform co-immunoprecipitation using AT1G25150 antibodies followed by mass spectrometry
Use crosslinking approaches to capture transient interactions
Implement proximity ligation assays for in situ detection of interactions
Compare interaction profiles under different developmental or stress conditions
Validate key interactions through reciprocal co-immunoprecipitation
These approaches align with modern antibody-based interaction studies that prioritize validation through multiple orthogonal methods .
Researchers investigating post-translational modifications should:
Use phospho-specific antibodies if targeting known modification sites
Perform immunoprecipitation with AT1G25150 antibodies followed by modification-specific detection
Compare migration patterns before and after treatment with phosphatases or deubiquitinases
Apply mass spectrometry to immunoprecipitated samples to identify modifications
Investigate modification changes during development or stress responses
N-linked glycosylation methods used for therapeutic antibodies demonstrate how modification-specific approaches can be adapted for research applications .
Quantification approaches include:
Quantitative western blotting with internal loading controls
ELISA-based methods if suitable antibody pairs are available
Mass spectrometry using isotope-labeled standards
Quantitative immunofluorescence with appropriate controls
Flow cytometry for single-cell quantification in protoplasts
The enhanced validation study demonstrated that antibody-based quantification showing high correlation (Pearson's r > 0.8) with mass spectrometry provides reliable quantitative data .
When facing discrepancies:
Verify antibody specificity using knockout controls
Consider post-transcriptional regulation affecting protein abundance
Examine potential post-translational modifications affecting epitope recognition
Test alternative extraction methods to ensure complete protein recovery
Use orthogonal detection methods like mass spectrometry
Research by Edfors et al. found that apparent discrepancies often reflect biological regulation rather than antibody failure, emphasizing the importance of integrated data analysis .
To address non-specificity:
Optimize blocking conditions (testing BSA, milk, commercial blockers)
Increase washing stringency with higher salt or detergent concentrations
Test different antibody dilutions and incubation temperatures
Pre-absorb antibodies with plant extracts from knockout lines
Use monoclonal antibodies when higher specificity is required
The MAGE antibody generation system demonstrates how modern antibody engineering can produce higher specificity antibodies by focusing on unique epitopes .
Multiple bands may represent:
Differentially modified forms of AT1G25150
Alternatively spliced isoforms
Degradation products
Cross-reactivity with related F-box proteins
Non-specific binding
Researchers should use knockout controls and peptide competition assays to distinguish specific from non-specific signals, as demonstrated in enhanced validation protocols .
Modern AI approaches like MAGE (Monoclonal Antibody GEnerator) are revolutionizing antibody design . For AT1G25150 research:
AI algorithms can identify unique epitopes with minimal cross-reactivity to other F-box proteins
Sequence-based protein Large Language Models can predict optimal antibody sequences
Computational approaches can accelerate validation by predicting potential cross-reactivity
AI-assisted epitope selection can target regions resistant to post-translational modifications
Machine learning can help integrate antibody signal data with transcriptomics for improved validation
The MAGE system demonstrated successful generation of diverse antibody sequences with experimentally validated binding specificity against specific targets .
Emerging experimental systems include:
Plant organoid cultures for developmental studies
CRISPR-engineered plants with epitope-tagged endogenous AT1G25150
Single-cell proteomics approaches for cell-specific expression analysis
Microfluidic platforms for high-throughput antibody screening
Integrated multi-omics approaches combining transcriptomics, proteomics, and antibody-based imaging
These systems reflect the direction of modern plant molecular biology research, where integrated approaches provide more comprehensive understanding.
Cross-species applications include:
Identifying conserved functions through comparative immunolocalization
Studying evolutionary conservation of protein-protein interactions
Examining divergent regulation mechanisms across species
Investigating adaptation of F-box protein functions in different plant lineages
Complementing genome analysis with protein-level functional conservation data
Carefully validated antibodies with known cross-reactivity profiles can provide valuable insights into evolutionary conservation of protein function beyond what genomic analysis alone can reveal.