AIM Antibody: Apoptosis inhibitor of macrophages (AIM) is a member of the scavenger receptor cysteine-rich domain superfamily (SRCR-SF) initially identified as an inducible cell surface ligand of CD5. It was shown that AIM functions in the thymus as the inducer of resistance to apoptosis within CD4+/CD8+ thymocytes and as the supporter of the viability of these cells before thymic selection. AIM was also shown to support macrophage survival and enhance their phagocytic function. More recent experiments using recombinant AIM significantly inhibited apoptosis of NKT and T cells obtained from C. parvum-stimulated livers in vitro, suggesting that AIM functions to induce resistance to apoptosis in these cells and supports host defense against inflammation during infection.1) Miyazaki T, Hirokami Y, Matsuhashi N, et al. Increased susceptibility of thymocytes to apoptosis in mice lacking AIM, a novel murine macrophage-derived soluble factor belonging to the scavenger receptor cysteine-rich domain superfamily. J. Exp. Med. 1999; 189:413-22.
Immunogen
AIM antibody was raised against a 13 amino acid synthetic peptide near the carboxy terminus of human AIM. The immunogen is located within amino acids 250 - 300 of AIM.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIHC-PWB
AIM antibody can be used for the detection of AIM by Western blot at 0.5 - 2 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 10 μg/mL.:
Western blot analysis of AIM in Raji lysate with AIM antibody at (A) 0.5, (B) 1 and (C) 2 μg/mL.
Application
Immunohistochemistry of AIM in human lymph node tissue with AIM antibody at 10 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1207 - Raji Cell Lysate
Application Notes
AIM antibody can be used for the detection of AIM by Western blot at 0.5 - 2 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 10 μg/mL.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
AIM antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
AIM Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.