Rabbit polyclonal to AIFApoptosis is characterized by several morphological nuclear changes including chromatin condensation and nuclear fragmentation. These changes are triggered by the activation of members of caspase family, caspase activated DNase, and several novel proteins (1). A novel gene, the product of which causes chromatin condensation and DNA fragmentation, was recently identified, cloned, and designated apoptosis inducing factor (AIF) (2). Like the critical molecules, cytochrome c and caspase-9, in apoptosis, AIF localizes in mitochondria. AIF translocates to the nucleus when apoptosis is induced and induces mitochondria to release the apoptogenic proteins cytochrome c and caspase-9. AIF induces chromatin condensation and large scale DNA fragmentation, which are the hallmarks of apoptosis, of the isolated nucleus and the nucleus in live cells by microinjection and apoptosis stimuli (2,3). AIF is highly conserved between human and mouse and widely expressed (2).
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide - amino acids 109-122 at the N terminus of AIF
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ICC/IFWB
For WB: Use at a dilution of 1:500-1:2,000. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.
Species Reactivity
Human
Concentration
0.5mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Gene Synonyms
300169, MGC111425, PDCD8, 9131, O95831, AIF
Target
AIF
Application
Application
Western blot analysis of AIF in K562 cell lysate with
Application
Immunocytochemical staining of Jurkat T cell lymphoblast like cells with Rabbit anti Human AIF
Application Notes
For WB: Use at a dilution of 1:500-1:2,000. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Keep as concentrated solution. Aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.