DAP12 (KARAP) is a natural killer (NK) cell-expressed cell surface receptor and belongs to the immunoglobulin and C-type lectin superfamily. Unlike other members of this family which possess immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motifs (ITIM), DAP12 contains an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) in its cytoplasmic domain and is present as a disulfide-bonded homodimer. Crosslinking of DAP 12-KIR complexes (membrane glycoproteins of the killer-cell inhibitory receptor family without an ITIM in their cytoplasmic domain) results in cellular activation.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications have not been tested.
Recommended Dilutions:
Western Blot: 0.5-4 ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.