Activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) is an RNA-editing deaminase involved in somatic hypermutation, gene conversion, and class-switch recombination. Required for several crucial steps of B-cell terminal differentiation necessary for efficient antibody responses. AID deficiency causes the autosomal recessive form of the Hyper-IgM syndrome. Expression of AID is restricted to stimulated B lymphocytes.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:1000-1:2,000
Western Blot: 1:1000-1:2,000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Hybridoma:
Mouse SP2/O myeloma cells with spleen cells from BALB/c mice immunized with a recombinant human AID protein.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.