Description
General description
Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS), also known as cGAMP synthase, h-cGAS, Mab-21 domain-containing protein 1, and encoded by the gene name MB21D1 and C6orf150, is a member of the MAB-21 family. Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) is a nucleotidyltransferase that catalyzes the formation of cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) from ATP and GTP. The catalysis process involves both the formation of a 2′,5′ phosphodiester linkage at the GpA step and the formation of a 3′,5′ phosphodiester linkage at the ApG step, producing c[G(2′,5′)pA(3′,5′)p]. Recent studies have indicated that Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) has an antiviral activity by acting as a key cytosolic DNA sensor, when the presence of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) in the cytoplasm acts as a danger signal that triggers the immune responses. Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) then binds cytosolic DNA directly, leading to activation and synthesis of cGAMP, a second messenger that binds to and activates TMEM173/STING, thereby triggering type-I interferon production. Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) is expressed in the monocytic cell line THP1.
~54 kDa observed
Immunogen
Epitope: Near C-terminus
KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human cGAS near the C-terminus.
Application
Research Category
Inflammation & Immunology
Research Sub Category
Immunoglobulins & Immunology
This Anti-cGAS antibody is validated for use in Western Blotting for the detection of cGAS.
Physical form
Affinity purified
Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.
Preparation Note
Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Analysis Note
Evaluated by Western Blotting in MDA-MB-231 cell lysate.
Western Blotting Analysis: 2.0 µg/mL of this antibody detected cGAS in 10 µg of MDA-MB-231 cell lysate.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.
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