FNTA, ID (Protein Farnesyltransferase/Geranylgeranyltransferase Type-1 Subunit alpha, CAAX Farnesyltransferase Subunit alpha, Ras Proteins Prenyltransferase alpha, FTase-alpha, Type I Protein Geranyl-geranyltransferase Subunit alpha, GGTase-I-alpha) (Biot

FNTA, also known as CAAX farnesyltransferase (FTase), attaches a farnesyl group from farnesyl pyrophosphate to cysteine residues at the fourth position from the C terminus of proteins that end in the so-called CAAX box, where C is cysteine, A is usually but not always an aliphatic amino acid, and X is typically methionine or serine. This type of posttranslational modification provides a mechanism for membrane localization of proteins that lack a transmembrane domain. This enzyme has the remarkable property of farnesylating peptides as short as four residues in length that conform to the CAAX consensus sequence FNTA is also a specific cytoplasmic interactor of the transforming growth factor-beta and activin type I receptors. It is likely to be a key component of the signaling pathway which involves p21ras, an important substrate for farnesyltransferase.\n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nELISA: 1:1,000\nWestern Blot: 1:100-1:500\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay 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 6 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

F0019-58X6-Biotin

Size

200ul

Applications

ELISA, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse

Conjugates

Biotin

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. Contains ~0.09% sodium azide. Conjugated to Biotin.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1.Wang, T., et al., Science 271(5252):1120-1122 (1996). 2.Zhang, F.L., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 269(5):3175-3180 (1994). 3.Andres, D.A., et al., Genomics 18(1):105-112 (1993). 4.Omer, C.A., et al., Biochemistry 32(19):5167-5176 (1993).

Additional Info

Recognizes human FNTA. Species Crossreactivity: mouse.