Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha-Induced Protein 3 (TNF alpha-Induced Protein 3, TNFAIP3, A20, MGC104522, MGC138687, MGC138688, OTU Domain-containing Protein 7C, OTUD7C, Putative DNA-binding Protein A20, TNFA1P2, Zinc Finger Protein A20)

A20, also referred to as TNF-a-induced protein 3 (TNFAIP3), is cytokine-inducible protein that\nfunctions to inhibit apoptosis and activate NF-kB (1,2). It was first identified as a TNF-a inducible primary response gene in human umbilical vein endothelial cells, and encodes a 790-amino acid protein containing seven Cys2/Cys2-zinc finger motifs (3). Constitutive expression of A20 is observed in lymphoid tissues (4), but it is transiently expressed in a variety of cell types in response to inflammatory signals such as TNF-a (3,5), IL-1 (3,5), phorbol esters (6), and LPS\n(7). Expression of A20 can confer resistance to apoptosis and NF-kB activation triggered by these signals, probably through interference with TRAF (TNF receptor associated factor) family members (8,9), and interaction with the NF-kB inhibiting protein ABIN (10). Studies also show that A20 contains site-specific ubiquitin modifying activity that can contribute to its biological functions (11,12). The aminoterminus of A20 contains de-ubiquitinating (DUB) activity for Lys63 branches, such as those found in TRAF6 and RIP, while the carboxyl-terminus contains ubiquitin ligase (E3) activity for Lys48 branches of the same substrates and leads to their degradation (12).\n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution: \nWestern Blot: 1:1000 Incubate membrane with diluted antibody in 5% BSA, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween-20 at 4 degrees C with gentle shaking, overnight.\nImmunoprecipitation: 1:100\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 12 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

T9160-38F

Size

100ul

Applications

IP, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse, Rat, NHP

Form

Supplied as a liquid in 10mM sodium HEPES, pH 7.5, 150mM sodium chloride, 100ug/ml BSA, less than 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.

P Type

Mab

Purity

Purified

Isotype

IgG

References

(1) Beyaert, R. et al. (2000) Biochem Pharmacol 60, 1143-51. (2) Lee, E.G. et al. (2000) Science 289, 2350-4. (3) Dixit, V.M. et al. (1990) J Biol Chem 265, 2973-8. (4) Tewari, M. et al. (1995) J Immunol 154, 1699-706. (5) J

Additional Info

Recognizes endogenous levels of total A20/TNFAIP3. Species Crossreactivity: monkey, mouse, rat.

Alternative Names

EC=3.4.19.12, EC 6.3.2.-