Nucleoporin 188 kDa (NUP188) Antibody

Background

Nucleoporin 188 (NUP188) is an essential component of the nuclear pore complex (NPC), which regulates the selective transport of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm NUP188 participates in the structure and function of the nuclear pore, interacting with other nucleoporins to form the central channel that facilitates the movement of RNA, proteins, and other macromolecules across the nuclear envelope NUP188 plays a significant role in ensuring the proper nuclear-cytoplasmic exchange, which is critical for maintaining cellular processes such as gene expression, signal transduction, and cell cycle regulation Additionally, NUP188 is involved in the assembly and stability of the nuclear pore complex and may influence cell division and the response to DNA damage and oxidative stress Dysregulation of NUP188 has been associated with several diseases, including cancers, where defects in nucleocytoplasmic transport lead to uncontrolled cell growth and poor prognosis NUP188’s role in maintaining nuclear structure and regulating transport underscores its importance in cellular integrity and function