The recombinant human KIAA0101 protein is typically expressed in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and consists of 126 amino acids with a calculated molecular mass of 13.8 kDa. When analyzed under reducing conditions using SDS-PAGE, it migrates as an approximately 19 kDa band . The protein is often tagged with a polyhistidine (His) tag at the N-terminus to facilitate purification .
KIAA0101 is predominantly localized in the nucleus and shares a conserved PCNA binding motif with several other PCNA binding proteins, including the CDK inhibitor p21 . It is expressed mainly in the liver, pancreas, and placenta, but is not detectable in the heart or brain .
KIAA0101 plays a crucial role in cell proliferation and has been implicated in early tumor recurrence (ETR) and the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) . Its interaction with PCNA suggests that it may be involved in DNA replication and repair processes, which are essential for maintaining genomic stability during cell division.
Recombinant human KIAA0101 protein is used in various research applications, including studies on cell cycle regulation, cancer biology, and protein-protein interactions. Its high purity and stability make it suitable for use in biochemical assays, structural biology, and other experimental setups .