Abcam, ab201532-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Lamin B Receptor/LBR antibody [E398L]

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Biological function summary
The LBR protein serves several critical functions beyond its mechanical duties. It participates in the regulation of chromatin organization and gene expression owing to its interaction with chromatin-related proteins. LBR is part of the nuclear envelope lattice and forms complexes with lamin proteins and heterochromatin. This association supports its role in anchoring chromatin at the nuclear periphery modulating processes such as DNA replication and transcription.
Pathways
The LBR plays pivotal roles in nuclear envelope assembly and chromatin organization. It holds significance in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway where it metabolizes sterol intermediates to cholesterol. This function relates LBR to other proteins including lamin A/C which collaborate in maintaining nuclear shape and function. Together they orchestrate various cellular processes important for cell cycle progression and differentiation.