IFIT2 Polyclonal Antibody

Recombinant Human Interferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 2 protein (130-265AA)

Interferon-induced protein with tetratricopeptide repeats 2, IFIT-2, ISG-54 K, Interferon-induced 54 kDa protein, IFI-54K, P54, IFIT2, CIG-42, G10P2, IFI54, ISG54

Protein G purified, >95%

1 year

IFN-induced antiviral protein which inhibits expression of viral messenger RNAs lacking 2'-O-methylation of the 5' cap. The ribose 2'-O-methylation would provide a molecular signature to distinguish between self and non-self mRNAs by the host during viral infection. Viruses evolved several ways to evade this restriction system such as encoding their own 2'-O-methylase for their mRNAs or by stealing host cap containing the 2'-O-methylation (cap snatching mechanism). Binds AU-rich viral RNAs, with or without 5' triphosphorylation, RNA-binding is required for antiviral activity. Can promote apoptosis.