ab18729-100ug，Anti-WRNIP1/WHIP

The WRNIP1/WHIP protein also known as Werner helicase interacting protein 1 (WRNIP1) plays a role in DNA repair processes. It has a molecular mass of approximately 72 kDa. WRNIP1 is expressed in multiple tissues with notable expression in the nucleus of proliferating cells. Mechanically the protein interacts with the Werner syndrome ATP-dependent helicase (WRN) and modulates its activity during the processing of stalled replication forks. Its interaction with DNA binding proteins is important to maintaining genomic stability./ Biological function summary/ This protein aids cellular processes involved in DNA replication and repair. WRNIP1 forms part of a complex that includes proteins involved in the stabilization and restart of collapsed replication forks. The protein facilitates the stabilization and elongation of DNA strands playing a role in homologous recombination repair. The action of WRNIP1 extends to cell cycle regulation by ensuring repair precision before mitosis proceeds./ Pathways/ WRNIP1 integrates into processes linked with the replication stress response and homologous recombination repair pathways. In these pathways it collaborates with proteins such as RAD51 an essential player in homologous recombination. Additionally WRNIP1 acts in cohesion with WRN influencing pathways that mitigate the risk of cancer by preventing excessive genomic alterations. These pathways are essential for the proper resolution of replication fork stalling situations./