BD, 611620, Purified Mouse Anti-AIP1 49/AIP1

Apoptosis is a selective process of genetically programmed cell death which occurs during normal cell differentiation and development of multicellular organisms. In vertebrates, T cell and neuronal development are probably the best characterized systems for the study of apoptosis. ALG-2 and ALG-3 (apoptosis-linked genes 2 and 3) were identified as low molecular weight Ca2+-binding proteins essential for apoptosis through the activation of the Fas receptor in T cells. ALG-2 Interacting Protein 1 (AIP1/Alix) is a ubiquitous protein that associates with ALG-2 in the cytosol in a Ca2+ dependent manner. AIP1 is homologous to the yeast protein, BRO1, which has been implicated in Pkc1p- AP kinase signaling. A truncated form of AIP1 protects against serum starvation-, etoposide-, and staurosporine-induced cell death. In addition, the C-terminal proline rich region of AIP1 facilitates interaction with SH3 domain-containing protein expressed in tumorigenic astrocytes (SETA) and this interaction may be important for mediating DNA damage-dependent apoptosis in astrocytes. Thus, AIP1 interacts with ALG-2 or SETA, or both, during activation of cell death pathways in a variety of cell types.
Western blot: Please refer to http://www.bdbiosciences.com/pharmingen/protocols/Western_Blotting.shtml
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. Store undiluted at -20°C.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
3. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
4. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.