EIF5A, previously known as EIF4D and IF-M2Ba, is a highly conserved 17kD protein that was originally characterized as a translation initiation factor, promoting the formation of the first peptide bond in mRNA translation in vitro. This is best positioned as a factor that controls the balance between cellular proliferation and death, depending upon the nature of cellular stress. Moreover, mutational analysis using human EIF5A to complement an EIF5A null strain of S. cerevisiae supports a role for EIF5A in protein synthesis. The activity of EIF5A is modulated by the covalent addition of the spermidine derivative hypusine to lysine residue 50.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1-3ug/ml
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 3.75ug/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 at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
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