EIF2S1 (EIF2, EIF2A, eIF-2alpha, Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit alpha, eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2, subunit 1 (alpha, 35kD ))

EIF2S1 (Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 2, Subunit 1), also called EIF2-alpha, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the EIF2S1 gene. Hartz (2010) mapped the EIF2S1 gene to chromosome 14q23.3 based on an alignment of the EIF2S1 sequence with the genomic sequence (GRCh37). Ernst et al. (1987) stated that protein synthesis is inhibited due to phosphorylation of Eif2-alpha in hemin-deprived rabbit reticulocyte lysates. HeLa cells subjected to heat shock, serum deprivation, or interferon treatment followed by virus infection also show a correlation between EIF2-alpha phosphorylation and translational repression. Jacob et al. (1989) found that the alpha-Pal transcription factor bound to 2 palindromic sites within the EIF2-alpha promoter and was essential for transcription of the EIF2-alpha gene.\n\nUniProt Number:\nP05198\n\nGene ID:\nEIF2S1\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin).\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Handling:\nStore at -20?C for one year. After reconstitution, store at 4?C for one month. Can also be aliquoted and stored frozen at -20?C for long term.\nAvoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

144626

Size

100ug

Applications

IHC, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum

Form

Supplied as a lyophilized powder. Each vial contains 5mg BSA, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg Thimerosal, 0.05mg NaN3. Reconstitution: Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1. Ernst, H., Duncan, R. F., Hershey, J. W. B. Cloning and sequencing of complementary DNAs encoding the alpha-subunit of translational initiation factor eIF-2: characterization of the protein and its messenger RNA. J. Biol. Chem. 262: 1206-1212, 1987. \n2. Hartz, P. A. Personal Communication. Baltimore, Md. 1/28/2010. \n3. Jacob, W. F., Silverman, T. A., Cohen, R. B., Safer, B. Identification and characterization of a novel transcription factor participating in the expression of eukaryotic initiation factor 2 alpha. J. Biol. Chem. 264: 20372-20384, 1989.\n

Additional Info

Recognizes human h.EIF2S1. No crossreactivity with other proteins.