During the initiation of protein biosynthesis, initiation
factor-2 (IF-2) promotes the binding of the initiator tRNA to the
small subunit of the ribosome in a GTP-dependent manner.
Prokaryotic IF-2 is a single polypeptide, while eukaryotic
cytoplasmic IF-2 (eIF-2) is a trimeric protein. Bovine liver
mitochondria contain IF-2(mt), an 85-kD monomeric protein that is
equivalent to prokaryotic IF-2. The predicted 727-amino acid human
protein contains a 29-amino acid presequence. Human IF-2(mt) shares
32 to 38% amino acid sequence identity with yeast IF-2(mt) and
several prokaryotic IF-2s, with the greatest degree of conservation
in the G domains of the proteins. Two transcript variants encoding
the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by
RefSeq].1) Dick, D.M., et al. Am. J. Med. Genet.Neuropsychiatr. Genet. (2010) In press :
Immunogen
This MTIF2 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 138-167 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human MTIF2.
Western blot analysis of lysate from SK-BR-3 cell line, using MTIF2 Antibody at 1:1000 at each lane.
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store 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.