GIS2 (Gene Involved in Stress 2) is a yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) protein implicated in mRNA handling during cellular stress. It is a zinc finger-containing protein that interacts with components of the translation machinery and localizes to cytoplasmic RNA-protein granules, including processing bodies (P-bodies) and stress granules . Human orthologs of GIS2 include CNBP (CCHC-type zinc finger nucleic acid-binding protein), which shares functional similarities in mRNA regulation .
mRNA Translation Regulation: GIS2 interacts with poly(A)-binding protein (Pab1) and translation initiation factors (eIF4G1/2) in an RNA-dependent manner, suggesting a role in modulating translation under stress .
Stress Granule Formation: GIS2 localizes to stress granules during arsenite-induced stress, indicating involvement in mRNA storage and repression during adverse conditions .
Proteomic Impact: Deletion of GIS2 in yeast reduces abundance of proteins like Imd2, Smd3, and Fap1, though its regulatory role under zinc deficiency appears limited .
GIT2 Antibody (Proteintech 67858-1-Ig):
Yeast GIS2 Interactome:
Human CNBP: Shares RNA-binding properties and stress granule localization with GIS2, suggesting conserved roles in mRNA regulation .
Antibody Availability: No direct references to GIS2-specific antibodies were found in the provided materials. Research on GIS2 likely relies on epitope-tagged constructs or ortholog-targeting reagents (e.g., anti-CNBP antibodies).
Functional Redundancy: GIS2’s limited impact on the yeast proteome under zinc deficiency suggests overlapping roles with other regulators .
Development of GIS2-specific antibodies would enhance mechanistic studies of its role in stress responses.
Comparative studies between GIS2 and CNBP could elucidate conserved pathways in mRNA metabolism.
KEGG: ath:AT5G06650
STRING: 3702.AT5G06650.1
Here’s a structured FAQ collection for GIS2 antibody research, synthesized from peer-reviewed studies and technical guidelines:
Case analysis:
Integrated workflow:
Key considerations:
Conserved domains: Align Zn-knuckle motifs (critical for RNA binding) using Clustal Omega.
Functional complementation: Express human CNBP in GIS2Δ yeast and assay rescue of translation defects .
Cross-species Co-IP: Use anti-CNBP antibodies (validated via siRNA knockdown) to test interactions with human eIF4G/PABPC1 .
| Condition | % Gis2 in Polyribosomes | Key Controls |
|---|---|---|
| +Cycloheximide | 4.5% | Rpl1A/B blots |
| -Cycloheximide | 1.3% | 80S peak analysis |
| +Micrococcal nuclease | 1.2% | mRNA degradation QC |