UBP43 (also known as ISG43, Ubl thiolesterase 18, ISG15-specific processing protease, 43 kDa ISG15-specific protease, ubiquitin specific protease 18 or USP18) is a member of the deubiquitinating protease family of enzymes, which removes ubiquitin adducts from a broad range of protein substrates. Deletion of the UBP43 gene in mouse leads to a massive increase of ISG15 conjugates in tissues indicating that UBP43 is a major ISG15-specific protease. UBP43 is the first ISG15-specific protease reported. Both ISG15 and UBP43 genes are known to be strongly induced by interferon, genotoxic stress, and viral infection. Thus UBP43 may be necessary to maintain a critical cellular balance of ISG15-conjugated proteins in both healthy and stressed organisms.
Immunogen
USP18 antibody was raised against amino acids 40 - 49 of USP18 (Human).
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIFIHCWB
USP18 antibody can be used in ELISA starting at 1:10000 - 1:50000, Western Blot starting at 1:500 - 1:2000, immunohistochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL, and immunofluorescence.:
Immunohistochemistry staining of USP18 in heart tissue using USP18 Antibody.
Application Notes
USP18 antibody can be used in ELISA starting at 1:10000 - 1:50000, Western Blot starting at 1:500 - 1:2000, immunohistochemistry starting at 5 μg/mL, and immunofluorescence.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store USP18 antibody at 4 ˚C or -20 ˚C. As with all antibodies avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
0.02 M potassium phosphate, 0.15 M sodium chloride, pH 7.2, 0.01% sodium azide.