Histone lysine demethylase with selectivity for the di- and monomethyl states that plays a key role cell cycle progression, rDNA transcription and brain development. Demethylates mono- and dimethylated histone H3 'Lys-9' residue (H3K9Me1 and H3K9Me2), dimethylated H3 'Lys-27' (H3K27Me2) and monomethylated histone H4 'Lys-20' residue (H4K20Me1). Acts as a transcription activator as H3K9Me1, H3K9Me2, H3K27Me2 and H4K20Me1 are epigenetic repressive marks. Involved in cell cycle progression by being required to control G1-S transition. Required for brain development, probably by regulating expression of neuron-specific genes. Only has activity toward H4K20Me1 when nucleosome is used as a substrate and when not histone octamer is used as substrate. Specifically binds trimethylated 'Lys-4' of histone H3 (H3K4me3), affecting histone demethylase specificity: has weak activity toward H3K9Me2 in absence of H3K4me3, while it has high activity toward H3K9me2 when binding H3K4me3.
Background References
1. Qiu J et al. The X-linked mental retardation gene PHF8 is a histone demethylase involved in neuronal differentiation. Cell Res 20:908-918 (2010).
2. Zhu Z et al. PHF8 is a histone H3K9me2 demethylase regulating rRNA synthesis. Cell Res 20:794-801 (2010).
Sequence Similarity
Belongs to the JHDM1 histone demethylase family. JHDM1D subfamily.
Post-translational Modification
Phosphorylation at Ser-69 and Ser-120 are required for dissociation from chromatin and accumulation of H4K20Me1 levels during prophase.
Jumonji C domain containing histone demethylase 1F antibody
MRXSSD antibody
PHD finger protein 8 antibody
PHF8 antibody
PHF8_HUMAN antibody
ZNF422 antibody
Images
Western blot analysis of PHF8 on A431 cell lysates with Rabbit anti-PHF8 antibody (ER1803-37) at 1/1,000 dilution.
Lysates/proteins at 15 µg/Lane. Exposure time: 94 seconds; ECL: K1801
Blocking: 5% NFDM/TBST, 1 hour at room temperature Primary antibody: ER1803-37, 1/1,000 in 5% NFDM/TBST, overnight at 4 ℃ Secondary antibody: Goat anti-Rabbit IgG-HRP (HA1001), 1/100,000 in 5% NFDM/TBST, 1 hour at room temperature
Predicted band size: 118 kDa Observed band size: 140 kDa
ICC staining PHF8 in Hela cells (green). The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde, permeabilised with 0.25% Triton X100/PBS.
ICC staining PHF8 in JAR cells (green). The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde, permeabilised with 0.25% Triton X100/PBS.
ICC staining PHF8 in SiHa cells (green). The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde, permeabilised with 0.25% Triton X100/PBS.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat brain tissue using anti-PHF8 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human lung cancer tissue using anti-PHF8 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human colon tissue using anti-PHF8 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse brain tissue using anti-PHF8 antibody. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
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