DFF45 (DNA Fragmentation Factor Subunit alpha, DNA Fragmentation Factor 45kD Subunit, DFF-45, Inhibitor of CAD, ICAD, DFFA, DFF1, H13)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Apoptosis

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2.

Full length human DFFA, aa1-331 (NP_004392.1).

Apoptosis is related to many diseases and induced by a family of cell death receptors and their ligands. Cell death signals are transduced by death domain containing adapter molecules and members of the caspase family of proteases. These death signals finally cause the degradation of chromosomal DNA by activated DNase. A human DNA fragmentation factor (DFF) was identified recently which was cleaved by caspase-3 during apoptosis. A mouse homologue of human DFF was identified as a DNase inhibitor and designated ICAD. Upon cleavage of DFF/ICAD, a caspase activated deoxyribonuclease (CAD) is released and activated and eventually causes the degradation of DNA in the nuclei. Therefore, the cleavage of CAD inhibitor molecule DFF/ICAD, which causes DNase activation and DNA degradation, is the hallmark of apoptotic cell death.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Immunofluorescence: 10ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Amino Acid Sequence: MEVTGDAGVPESGEIRTLKPCLLRRNYSREQHGVAASCLEDLRSKACDILAIDKSLTPVTLVLAEDGTIVDDDDYFLCLPSNTKFVALASNEKWAYNNSDGGTAWISQESFDVDETDSGAGLKWKNVARQLKEDLSSIILLSEEDLQMLVDAPCSDLAQELRQSCATVQRLQHTLQQVLDQREEVRQSKQLLQLYLQALEKEGSLLSKQEESKAAFGEEVDAVDTGISRETSSDVALASHILTALREKQAPELSLSSQDLELVTKEDPKALAVALNWDIKKTETVQEACERELALRLQQTQSLHSLRSISASKASPPGDLQNPKRARQDPT

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.