XIAP Associated Factor 1 (XAF1, X Chromosome linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis Associated Factor 1)

The inhibitors of apoptosis (IAP) proteins prevent cell death both in vitro and in vivo by virtue of inhibition of distinct caspases. The X-linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis, XIAP, is a key member of the IAP family of proteins. The caspase inhibiting activity of XIAP is negatively regulated by at least two XIAP-interacting proteins, XIAP-associated factor 1 (XAF1) and Smac/DIABLO. XAF1 binds to XIAP and antagonizes caspase inhibitory activities of XIAP. Expression of XAF1 triggers a redistribution of XIAP from the cytosol to the nucleus. XAF1 is ubiquitously expressed in normal tissues, but is present at low or undetectable levels in many different cancer cell lines. \n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nWestern Blot: 1-2ug/ml; A band of 34kD should be detected.\nImmunohistochemistry: 1:100\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nRecommended Positive Conrol: \nHuman liver\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, add sterile glycerol (40-50%), aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

X1034-02

Size

100ug

Applications

IHC, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.02% sodium azide.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

US Biological application reference: Zhang, F. et al., (2008) Ann Surg Oncol. 15:3494-502. 1. Holcik, M., et al., Apoptosis 6(4): 253-261 (2001). 2. Liston, P., et al., Nat. Cell Biol. 3(2): 128-133 (2001). 3. Fong, W.G., et al., Genomics 70(1): 113-122 (2000).

Additional Info

Recognizes human XIAP Associated Factor 1 (XAF1).