DNA fragmentation is one of the critical steps in apoptosis, which is induced by DNA fragmentation factor (DFF). DFF is composed of two subunits, a 40kD caspase-activated nuclease (DFF40) and a 45kD inhibitor (DFF45). Recently a novel family of cell-death-inducing DFF45-like effectors (CIDEs) has been identified. Human CIDE-3 is a novel member of CIDEs. There are 2 transcripts, CIDE-3 and CIDE-3alpha, were present in HepG2 and A375 cells. Consistent with its chromosome localization at 3p25, a region associated with high frequency loss of heterozygosity in many tumors, CIDE-3 may play an important role in prevention of tumorigenesis.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:500
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:
HepG2 cell lysate
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.