The FITC conjugate is pivotal for studying SIAH2’s subcellular localization and interactions in dynamic processes:
SIAH2 regulates homologous recombination (HR) repair by ubiquitinating CtIP, a key endonuclease for DNA end resection. Using the FITC-conjugated antibody, researchers can visualize CtIP-SIAH2 colocalization at double-strand break (DSB) sites, as shown in studies where SIAH2 depletion impaired CtIP recruitment and HR efficiency .
SIAH2 targets hypoxia-inducible factors (e.g., DBC1, HO-1) for degradation under stress. FITC-based IF allows tracking SIAH2’s interaction with these substrates:
HO-1 Degradation: SIAH2-mediated HO-1 ubiquitination reduces its levels, as shown by co-immunoprecipitation and fluorescence colocalization studies .
DBC1 Regulation: Hypoxia-induced SIAH2-DBC1 interactions can be visualized via FITC-labeled antibodies, confirming their role in proteasomal degradation under low-oxygen conditions .
In breast cancer cells, SIAH2 interacts with Zyxin and Lats2, forming a ternary complex that downregulates Hippo signaling. FITC-conjugated antibodies enable imaging of SIAH2’s membrane localization and its impact on YAP/TAZ activity .
The FITC conjugate is one of several formats available for SIAH2 detection. Below is a comparison with other conjugates:
Fluorescence Sensitivity: Enables high-resolution imaging of SIAH2 localization.
Compatibility with Multiplexing: FITC’s emission spectrum (≈520 nm) allows combination with other fluorophores (e.g., Alexa Fluor® 594) for multi-target studies .